Cost of Living in Puerto Vallarta

Summary of cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 10.39 $ 7.28-20.79
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 46.77 $ 31.18-93.54
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 9.35 $ 8.78-10.39
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 2.60 $ 1.82-3.12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 4.29 $ 3.64-4.68
Cappuccino (regular) 3.48 $ 1.30-4.68
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 1.80 $ 1.25-2.86
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.22 $ 0.94-2.60
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 5.97 $ 3.93-9.84
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 2.73 $ 1.56-4.01
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.95 $ 0.40-1.82
Eggs (regular) (12) 2.05 $ 1.25-2.55
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.57 $ 1.89-5.44
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.32 $ 1.65-9.35
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 7.27 $ 4.43-15.59
Apples (1 lb) 1.02 $ 0.47-1.18
Banana (1 lb) 0.69 $ 0.47-1.06
Oranges (1 lb) 0.80 $ 0.40-2.60
Tomato (1 lb) 0.94 $ 0.34-1.53
Potato (1 lb) 0.95 $ 0.47-1.07
Onion (1 lb) 1.22 $ 0.66-1.56
Lettuce (1 head) 1.22 $ 0.67-1.82
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.13 $ 0.78-1.56
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 10.39 $ 8.68-15.59
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.92 $ 1.46-3.34
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.99 $ 1.04-3.69
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 4.11 $ 3.90-4.16
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.52 $ 0.52-0.75
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 10.39 $ 5.20-15.59
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.86 $ 2.60-4.42
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 4.60 $ 4.18-5.20
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 4.16 $
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.80 $ 4.50-4.96
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 17,148.56 $ 14,550.29-19,746.82
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 23,037.96 $ 23,384.40-24,943.36
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 93.90 $ 51.97-155.90
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 22.95 $ 18.19-31.18
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 30.24 $ 23.38-46.77
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 34.64 $ 31.18-46.77
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 18.19 $ 12.99-15.59
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 7.79 $ 4.68-10.39
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 355.10 $ 285.81-467.69
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 6,235.84 $ 5,612.26-6,859.42
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 62.36 $ 31.18-62.36
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 38.11 $ 25.98-41.57
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 84.44 $ 41.57-129.91
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 77.95 $ 51.97-103.93
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 962.92 $ 779.48-1,299.13
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 668.08 $ 444.93-1,039.31
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,928.49 $ 1,558.96-3,377.75
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,247.17 $ 987.34-1,818.79
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 335.09 $ 144.83-552.13
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 176.93 $ 96.55-217.25
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 966.56 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 11.50 11.00-12.00

Prices in Puerto Vallarta

This city had 295 entries in the past 12 months by 34 different contributors.
Last update: 9 May 2025
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6 Comments so far
Anonymous on May 03, 2025:
You can't rely on these sites. Prices are from years ago. Some prices like cigarettes, pop, beer, some food is accurate, not on housing . Biggest expense, then electricity, cars.
Anonymous on May 03, 2025:
These costs for Puerto Vallarta are not accurate for 2025
Peggy Gabbert on Mar 02, 2025:
I LOVE LOVE LOVE PUERTO VALLARTA. Been vacationing here for over 25 years . My biggest regret item is the fact that restrooms are not very accessible to
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❣️❣️❣️
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