🇲🇽 Cost of Living in Puerto Vallarta
How much you'll actually spend — not what travel blogs tell you
Monthly budget · Single · city center
$2,044/mo
Just you and your questionable life decisions
The real monthly damage
Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Getting around — or trying to
30-day trial run
What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.
Puerto Vallarta vs. similar cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Puerto Vallarta?▼
A single person can expect to spend about $2,044/month in Puerto Vallarta, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,484/month.
What is the average salary in Puerto Vallarta?▼
The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Puerto Vallarta is about $1,007, according to Numbeo data.
Is Puerto Vallarta expensive compared to other cities?▼
Compared to similar cities: Tucson ($2,230/mo), Montreal ($2,096/mo), Las Vegas ($2,786/mo), Toronto ($2,546/mo), Mexico City ($1,672/mo). Puerto Vallarta comes in at $2,044/mo for a single person.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.