Cost of Living in Puerto Vallarta

Summary of cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 9.97 $ 4.98-12.46
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 34.89 $ 28.41-74.77
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 8.22 $ 7.48-9.97
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 1.99 $ 1.50-2.99
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.99 $ 3.74-4.24
Cappuccino (regular) 3.33 $ 1.25-4.49
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 1.65 $ 1.10-2.74
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.21 $ 0.75-2.49
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 5.35 $ 4.00-6.79
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 2.34 $ 0.90-3.84
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.84 $ 0.68-1.04
Eggs (regular) (12) 2.00 $ 1.20-2.50
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3.50 $ 1.81-5.22
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.10 $ 1.58-4.07
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 5.42 $ 3.84-6.78
Apples (1 lb) 1.07 $ 0.45-1.13
Banana (1 lb) 0.62 $ 0.45-1.02
Oranges (1 lb) 0.83 $ 0.38-2.49
Tomato (1 lb) 0.85 $ 0.33-1.47
Potato (1 lb) 0.91 $ 0.45-1.24
Onion (1 lb) 1.02 $ 0.63-1.50
Lettuce (1 head) 1.10 $ 0.64-1.74
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.05 $ 0.75-1.25
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 9.97 $ 7.48-14.95
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.60 $ 0.80-2.49
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.44 $ 0.90-3.54
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 3.84 $ 3.49-3.99
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.50 $ 0.50-0.90
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 9.97 $ 4.98-14.95
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.74 $ 2.49-3.99
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 4.01 $ 3.49-4.81
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 3.99 $
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.54 $ 4.34-4.72
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 16,448.93 $ 13,956.66-18,941.19
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 22,596.50 $ 22,430.35-23,925.71
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 85.04 $ 49.85-149.54
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 20.89 $ 17.45-20.89
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 31.02 $ 27.41-44.86
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 29.91 $ 24.92-34.89
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 15.58 $ 9.97-14.95
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 7.48 $ 5.98-9.97
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 305.30 $ 199.38-448.61
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 5,084.21 $ 3,289.79-6,579.57
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 54.83 $ 29.91-59.81
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 33.65 $ 24.92-39.88
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 87.23 $ 39.88-124.61
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 83.08 $ 49.85-99.69
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 959.71 $ 747.68-1,246.13
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 657.96 $ 498.45-996.90
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,849.81 $ 1,495.36-3,239.94
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,118.75 $ 947.06-1,744.58
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 266.27 $ 138.92-529.60
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 169.71 $ 92.61-208.38
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 971.98 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 11.58 11.50-12.00

Prices in Puerto Vallarta

This city had 473 entries in the past 12 months by 51 different contributors.
Last update: October 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