Cost of Living: Puerto Vallarta vs Toronto (2026)

Puerto Vallarta is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $1435/month there vs $1659/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Toronto is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Puerto Vallarta has a rate of 24.86 per 100,000 and Toronto has 2.27 per 100,000.

Toronto scores 75 to Puerto Vallarta's 45 on livability — the gap is real. Puerto Vallarta has its charms, but the numbers favor Toronto. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Puerto Vallarta: Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (moderate requirements, 1–4 years). Toronto: Canada Express Entry (complex process, Permanent residence). See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Puerto Vallarta is warmer in summer (86°F vs 75°F). Toronto has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

Toronto is easier for street-level English (100/100) than Puerto Vallarta (20/100). That's the score that matters for doctors, landlords, and bureaucracy. Office English can still run higher than street English in both cities.

A 1-bedroom in the centre: $1435/month in Puerto Vallarta, $1659/month in Toronto (Numbeo). That's 14% cheaper rent in Puerto Vallarta.

Toronto scores 8.7/10 on the EIU Democracy Index vs 5.3/10 for Puerto Vallarta. That puts it in 'full democracy' territory — free press, independent courts, the works.