Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than San Miguel de Allende?

Puerto Vallarta is 2.2% cheaper than San Miguel de Allende overall. Rent is 4.8% lower, groceries 10.5% cheaper, and restaurants 6.6% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, San Miguel de Allende or Puerto Vallarta?

San Miguel de Allende has a purchasing power index of 31.1 while Puerto Vallarta has 47.9 (NYC = 100). Puerto Vallarta offers better purchasing power.

Confronto del Costo della Vita · 2026

🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta è 2.2% più economico

Categoria	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Differenza
Costo della Vita	50.9	49.8	-2.2%
Affitto	25.1	23.9	-4.8%
Generi Alimentari	60.0	53.7	-10.5%
Ristoranti	52.9	56.4	+6.6%
Potere d'Acquisto	31.1	47.9	+54.0%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.