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Skirted by the sparkling Pacific Ocean, Puerto Vallarta knows how to welcome you. It's an amazing blend of golden beaches, colourful buildings, and streets filled with the smells of mouth-watering street food.
Head for a walk down the famous Malecon Boardwalk, dotted with sculptures, palm trees, and artist stalls. Grab your sunhat and explore Old Town where authentic markets and tequila tastings offer a real taste of local life.
The Good
- 🎉 Good nightlife
- 😋 Decent food options
- 🍜 Streetfood
- 👴 Strong ex-pat community
- ☀️ Warm weather
- ✈️ Close to airport
- 🏝️ Nature & beaches
- 🤿 Scuba diving
- ⛱️ Great beach
The Bad
- 💰 Relatively expensive
- 🥴 Can get a little rowdy
- 📸 Very Touristy
- 🤼 Crowded
Living costs
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Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
- Puerto Vallarta is the 3rd most expensive place (out of 6) to live in Mexico
- The average salary in Puerto Vallarta is
- It's about 45% more expensive to live in Puerto Vallarta than it is Medellin
- You can expect to spend around $1,437.19 per month living here
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- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026
Safety
Generally safe for tourists and digital nomads, but petty crime can occur; staying in well-populated areas is advisable.
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