- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Venezuela
- Puerto Vallarta
- Anaco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico compared to Anaco, Venezuela

Currency:
Food | + 774% | |||
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Food in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 774% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 135 (Bs 433,929) | Bs 60 | ||
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 97 (Bs 312,406) | Bs 54 | ||
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (Bs 134,377) | Bs 20 | ||
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (Bs 46,359) | Bs 15 | ||
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (Bs 92,443) | Bs 25 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (Bs 53,636) | Bs 20 | ||
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (Bs 219,724) | Bs 35 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 29 (Bs 93,608) | Bs 40 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (Bs 63,820) | Bs 20 | ||
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (Bs 57,871) | Bs 9 | ||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 122 (Bs 392,465) | Bs 150 | ||
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (Bs 75,014) | Bs 21 | ||
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (Bs 66,674) | - | - | |
Housing | + 80% | |||
Housing in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 80% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,840 (Bs 50,882,717) | Bs 3,500 | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,545 (Bs 27,448,753) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 948 (Bs 3,046,538) | Bs 120 | ||
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,661 (Bs 34,247,217) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,167 (Bs 16,596,857) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 721 (Bs 2,316,982) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 407 (Bs 1,306,080) | Bs 400 | ||
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,081 (Bs 29,170,638) | Bs 4,500 | ||
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,501 (Bs 4,822,069) | Bs 250 | ||
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (Bs 209,353) | Bs 30 | ||
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 41 (Bs 131,589) | Bs 15 | ||
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 879 (Bs 2,822,227) | Bs 700 | ||
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 550 (Bs 1,766,761) | Bs 500 | ||
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,300 (Bs 4,177,394) | Bs 800 | ||
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,033 (Bs 3,319,358) | Bs 1,000 | ||
Transportation | + 71% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 71% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 194,833 (Bs 625,860,637) | Bs 250,000 | ||
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (Bs 52,088) | Bs 3.90 | ||
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 488 (Bs 1,569,102) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 232 (Bs 744,388) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 121% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 121% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (Bs 239,316) | Bs 30 | ||
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 76 (Bs 244,576) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 352 (Bs 1,129,657) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 49 (Bs 156,945) | Bs 35 | ||
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (Bs 140,646) | Bs 30 | ||
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (Bs 138,598) | Bs 25 | ||
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 19 (Bs 61,151) | Bs 35 | ||
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (Bs 92,883) | Bs 35 | ||
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 107 (Bs 344,685) | Bs 80 | ||
Entertainment | + 351% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 351% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 404 (Bs 1,298,961) | Bs 300 | ||
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 112 (Bs 359,931) | Bs 60 | ||
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 824 (Bs 2,647,970) | Bs 200 | ||
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 640 (Bs 2,056,956) | Bs 500 | ||
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 88 (Bs 281,409) | Bs 30 | ||
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (Bs 164,282) | Bs 20 | ||
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (Bs 103,773) | Bs 20 | ||
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,871 (Bs 34,921,798) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.67 (Bs 11,778) | Bs 2.00 | ||
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 493 (Bs 1,583,175) | Bs 80 | ||
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (Bs 160,615) | Bs 30 | ||
TOTAL | + 156% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 156% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 30,762
(Mex$ 10)
in Puerto Vallarta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 12,000
in Anaco.
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