Cost of Living in Puerto Vallarta
Summary of cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,211.8$ (55,129.7MXN), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 879.5$ (15,095.9MXN), excluding rent.
- Puerto Vallarta is 36.1% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Puerto Vallarta is, on average, 60.5% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 MXN | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,300.00 MXN | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 169.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 50.00 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 85.00 MXN | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 70.00 MXN | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 34.44 MXN | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 25.19 MXN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 33.52 MXN | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 52.98 MXN | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 19.59 MXN | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 40.96 MXN | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 87.86 MXN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 97.05 MXN | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 143.22 MXN | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 20.30 MXN | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 12.45 MXN | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 14.59 MXN | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 17.80 MXN | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 18.18 MXN | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 28.17 MXN | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 28.50 MXN | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 20.20 MXN | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 200.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 35.97 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 62.75 MXN | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 79.00 MXN | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 MXN | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 300.00 MXN | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 77.50 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 88.51 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 80.00 MXN | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 25.32 MXN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 386,990.00 MXN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 439,700.00 MXN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,325.00 MXN | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 616.67 MXN | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 588.00 MXN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 675.00 MXN | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 275.00 MXN | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 150.00 MXN | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 6,333.33 MXN | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 110,037.50 MXN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,000.00 MXN | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 633.33 MXN | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,875.00 MXN | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,750.00 MXN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 23,377.78 MXN | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 13,275.00 MXN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 38,800.00 MXN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 21,350.00 MXN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,558.19 MXN | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,119.51 MXN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 17,580.79 MXN | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.70 | |
Prices in Puerto Vallarta
This city had 98 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 19 January 2026
Last update: 19 January 2026
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People who need the use of one without having to buy something!! My experience was needing a facility because I was going to be sick while on the Malecon and someone at the restaurant brought me a bottle of water. When I felt better we hailed cab and lo and behold one of the waiters chased after us and told us we needed to pay for it-AND HERE I THOUGHT THEY WERE BEING NICE. The “public bathrooms are very B A D and you have to pay to use them!
Other than that, LOVE PVR❣️❣️❣️