Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Cost of Living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Puerto Vallarta costs approximately $1,647 per month for one person, with city-centre one-bedroom rent averaging $1,362. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighborhood, and exchange rates.

Puerto Vallarta is a city in Mexico, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,647 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $1,362 per month, or $773 outside the centre. Internet is workable at around 60 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Puerto Vallarta scores 45/100 — below average on safety for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 89°F and winter highs around 79°F, with roughly 354 sunny days a year.

LGBTQ+ friendlyFamily friendly
Monthly Cost$1,647≈ $55/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$1,362
Internet60 Mbps
Safety45/100
Avg Temp84°F

Puerto Vallarta Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$11.65
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$75.71
McDonald's Combo Meal$9.84
Cappuccino$4.08
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$2.91
Bottled Water (Restaurant)$1.47

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$1.95
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$3.09
Eggs (12)$2.39
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$5.65
Apples (1 lb)$1.18
Bananas (1 lb)$0.73
Tomatoes (1 lb)$1.04
Potatoes (1 lb)$1.06
Water (1.5L Bottle)$1.18
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$11.65
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$4.60

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$0.58
Monthly Transit Pass$17.47
Taxi Start$4.51
Taxi (1 Mile)$5.15
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.47
VW Golf (New)$22,538.73

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$135.41
Mobile Phone Plan$35.92
Broadband Internet$34.25

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$39.31
Cinema Ticket$8.74
Preschool (Monthly)$368.86
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$6,431.21

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$58.24
Nike Running Shoes$109.20

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$1,361.55
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$773.15
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$2,259.76
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$1,243.45
Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$500.53
Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$241.18

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$1,023.92
Mortgage Interest Rate11.7%
Family of 4 (Monthly, excl. rent)$3,193.10
Single Person (Monthly, excl. rent)$874.30

Cost data sourced from Numbeo.

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Puerto Vallarta

Internet60 Mbps
Safety45/100
Healthcare78/100
Public Transit32/100
Walkability40/100
Nightlife50/100
Food Scene80/100
Fine Dining10/100
Coffee Culture25/100
Air Quality87/100
Green Spaces55/100
Culture68/100
Beaches90/100
Hiking45/100
Surfing35/100
Coworking Spaces15
US Visa-Free180 days

Puerto Vallarta FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Puerto Vallarta?

A single person should budget around $1,647 per month in Puerto Vallarta, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $3,193 per month.

How much is rent in Puerto Vallarta?

A one-bedroom apartment in central Puerto Vallarta averages $1,362 per month, dropping to about $773 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $2,260.

Is Puerto Vallarta safe?

Puerto Vallarta scores 45/100 on safety, which is below average on safety. Tourist safety is rated 62/100.

How fast is the internet in Puerto Vallarta?

Median download speeds in Puerto Vallarta are around 60 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 15 coworking spaces in the city.

Does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa?

Mexico does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 180 days visa-free.

What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta sees summer highs around 89°F and winter highs near 79°F, with about 354 sunny days and 89 rainy days per year.

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