Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Tijuana?

Puerto Vallarta is 17.2% more expensive than Tijuana overall. Rent is 41.0% higher, groceries 19.5% more expensive, and restaurants 19.2% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Tijuana or Puerto Vallarta?

Tijuana has a purchasing power index of 57.3 while Puerto Vallarta has 43.8 (NYC = 100). Tijuana offers better purchasing power.

Porównanie kosztów utrzymania · 2026

🇲🇽 Tijuana vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta jest 17.2% droższe

Kategoria	🇲🇽 Tijuana	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Różnica
Koszty utrzymania	46.5	54.5	+17.2%
Czynsz	18.8	26.5	+41.0%
Artykuły spożywcze	51.3	61.3	+19.5%
Restauracje	47.8	57.0	+19.2%
Siła nabywcza	57.3	43.8	-23.6%

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