Puerto Vallarta is the most expensive of Mexico's 6 priced cities — $1,395 a month in essentials, 47% above Playa del Carmen at $948. The average net salary of $919 covers that 0.7×. 106.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 8.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 23°C, Jul 29°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $724 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,429 |
| Groceries | $183 |
| Dining out | $304 |
| Utilities | $167 |
| Local transport | $17 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,395 |
| Avg net salary | $919 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,227 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,035 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Puerto Vallarta, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.25 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $59.86 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.40 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.28 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.14 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.42 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.97 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.44 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.97 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.33 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.20 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.46 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.80 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.20 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.61 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.59 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.25 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.21 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.29 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.26 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.63 |
| Monthly transit pass | $17.10 |
| Taxi start | $4.42 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.85 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.51 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $132.55 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $34.61 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $32.53 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $38.48 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.55 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Puerto Vallarta has 106.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 3rd-highest of 6 Mexico cities we track. Mexico's national figure is 97.4, so Puerto Vallarta runs 9 above the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.3°C | 26.4°C | 81% | 47% | 19 mm |
| Feb | 23.5°C | 26.6°C | 80% | 43% | 32 mm |
| Mar | 23.9°C | 27.1°C | 78% | 32% | 19 mm |
| Apr | 25°C | 28.7°C | 77% | 44% | 1 mm |
| May | 26.7°C | 31.3°C | 77% | 37% | 2 mm |
| Jun | 27.8°C | 33.6°C | 82% | 67% | 171 mm |
| Jul | 28.8°C | 35.2°C | 82% | 77% | 236 mm |
| Aug | 28.7°C | 35.3°C | 84% | 81% | 306 mm |
| Sep | 28.4°C | 35.1°C | 85% | 80% | 328 mm |
| Oct | 28.1°C | 34.4°C | 84% | 60% | 187 mm |
| Nov | 26.4°C | 31.4°C | 83% | 44% | 32 mm |
| Dec | 24.2°C | 28°C | 83% | 49% | 21 mm |
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