Puerto Vallarta travel budget

Puerto Vallarta: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Puerto Vallarta

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Puerto Vallarta for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 31 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 2.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 901* (14994 MXN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 8.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2965* (49336 MXN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 228 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 6055* (100716 MXN)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Puerto Vallarta in 2024 is 16% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Puerto Vallarta in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Puerto Vallarta by expense type

Restaurant budget in Puerto Vallarta

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 9.4/person
($ 5.9 to $ 13)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 15 to $ 54)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.4/person
($ 8.8 to $ 11)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.4 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 5.9)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.4/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Puerto Vallarta

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Puerto Vallarta is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 37/night
($ 25 to $ 55)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 32 to $ 347)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 59 to $ 432)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 328/night
($ 124 to $ 765)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 819/night
($ 449 to $ 1368)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 58/month
($ 24 to $ 128)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 197/month
($ 62 to $ 713)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 177/month
($ 56 to $ 648)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 135/month
($ 67 to $ 263)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 257/month
($ 74 to $ 904)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Supermarket food budget in Puerto Vallarta

On average, the price of supermarket food in Puerto Vallarta is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.8/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 5)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 9.3)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Puerto Vallarta

On average, the price of transport in Puerto Vallarta is 32% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.9/km
($ 2.9 to $ 3.6)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.9
($ 2.9 to $ 4.1)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 77/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 3511)

145% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Puerto Vallarta

On average, budget for leisure activities in Puerto Vallarta is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.8/ticket
($ 7 to $ 11)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 12 to $ 23)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Puerto Vallarta

On average, shopping budget in Puerto Vallarta is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.4/pack
($ 4.1 to $ 4.7)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 66
($ 21 to $ 72)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 42
($ 15 to $ 48)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
$ 486
(fair price: $ 433)
Los Angeles → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
$ 314
(fair price: $ 269)
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
$ 320
(fair price: $ 272)
London → Mexico City
London → Mexico City
London → Mexico City
$ 899
(fair price: $ 795)
Vancouver → Mexico City
Vancouver → Mexico City
Vancouver → Mexico City
$ 673
(fair price: $ 546)
Toronto → Mexico City
Toronto → Mexico City
Toronto → Mexico City
$ 688
(fair price: $ 557)



About this information on the cost of living in Puerto Vallarta

The information about the cost of living in Puerto Vallarta shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Puerto Vallarta was updated on 27-03-2024.

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