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 $3,183.8 (Mex$54,821.0), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $872.1 (Mex$15,016.6), excluding rent.
- Puerto Vallarta is 41.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Puerto Vallarta is, on average, 56.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Mex$250.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Mex$1,200.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Mex$200.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Mex$55.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$77.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Mex$75.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$34.45 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Mex$25.20 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Mex$34.62 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Mex$52.98 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Mex$17.52 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Mex$43.17 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Mex$78.00 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Mex$97.05 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Mex$143.22 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Mex$20.77 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Mex$12.68 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Mex$15.01 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Mex$17.92 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Mex$17.57 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Mex$26.17 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Mex$28.50 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Mex$22.16 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Mex$215.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Mex$34.38 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$53.75 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Mex$79.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Mex$11.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Mex$300.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Mex$77.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Mex$80.47 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Mex$80.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Mex$25.70 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Mex$386,990.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Mex$439,700.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Mex$2,325.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Mex$570.67 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Mex$607.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Mex$675.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Mex$275.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Mex$150.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Mex$6,333.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Mex$110,213.06 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Mex$1,000.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Mex$633.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Mex$1,875.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Mex$1,750.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Mex$25,057.14 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Mex$12,700.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Mex$35,700.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Mex$21,520.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Mex$8,574.53 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Mex$4,129.28 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Mex$16,121.19 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.70 | |
Prices in Puerto Vallarta
This city had 133 entries in the past 12 months by 17 different contributors.
Last update: 4 June 2026
Last update: 4 June 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❣️❣️❣️