Cost of Living in Puerto Vallarta

Summary of cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 9.94 $ 6.46-19.87
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 44.71 $ 29.81-84.45
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 8.20 $ 7.45-9.94
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 2.24 $ 1.74-2.98
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.97 $ 3.73-4.22
Cappuccino (regular) 3.20 $ 1.24-4.47
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 1.52 $ 1.09-2.73
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.18 $ 0.75-2.48
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 5.53 $ 3.76-9.40
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 2.48 $ 0.90-3.83
Rice (white), (1 lb) 1.00 $ 0.68-1.74
Eggs (regular) (12) 1.90 $ 1.19-2.38
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3.94 $ 1.80-5.21
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.13 $ 1.58-8.94
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 6.50 $ 4.24-10.43
Apples (1 lb) 1.06 $ 0.45-1.13
Banana (1 lb) 0.64 $ 0.45-1.01
Oranges (1 lb) 0.72 $ 0.38-2.48
Tomato (1 lb) 0.85 $ 0.33-1.46
Potato (1 lb) 0.86 $ 0.45-1.03
Onion (1 lb) 1.05 $ 0.63-1.49
Lettuce (1 head) 1.18 $ 0.64-1.74
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.11 $ 0.75-1.49
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 10.43 $ 7.45-14.90
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.82 $ 1.39-3.19
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.88 $ 0.99-3.53
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 3.92 $ 3.73-3.97
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.50 $ 0.50-0.75
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 9.94 $ 4.97-14.90
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.73 $ 2.48-3.97
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 4.40 $ 3.48-4.97
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 3.97 $
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.53 $ 4.31-4.70
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 16,393.12 $ 13,909.31-18,876.92
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 22,519.84 $ 21,360.73-22,354.25
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 84.75 $ 49.68-149.03
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 21.94 $ 17.39-29.81
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 31.19 $ 23.84-44.71
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 33.12 $ 29.81-44.71
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 17.39 $ 12.42-14.90
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 8.20 $ 5.96-9.94
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 339.45 $ 273.22-447.09
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 5,961.13 $ 5,365.02-6,557.25
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 59.61 $ 29.81-59.61
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 33.53 $ 24.84-39.74
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 93.14 $ 39.74-124.19
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 74.51 $ 49.68-99.35
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 937.35 $ 745.14-1,241.90
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 650.76 $ 496.76-993.52
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,733.14 $ 1,490.28-3,228.95
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,137.03 $ 943.85-1,738.66
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 265.36 $ 138.45-527.80
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 169.14 $ 92.30-207.68
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,266.74 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 11.58 11.50-12.00

Prices in Puerto Vallarta

This city had 516 entries in the past 12 months by 56 different contributors.
Last update: December 2024
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3 Comments so far
Keith Cowan on Nov 08, 2023:
The prices have surged in the last two years. But they have in Vancouver too so the relative numbers might be better than absolute.
Mike Hampel on Oct 22, 2023:
Don't know where first poster was for last 3 years. Prices on abnb for 1 to 2 bedrooms is now in the 2000 USD range or 3x more than 3 years ago. In fact it's same price in the USA or California. Don't see the benefit anymore.
shawn lunsford on Mar 17, 2023:
I have a phd and have taught in texas the last 10 years and am bilingue