Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 121 ($5.71) | $16 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 ($5.45) | $8 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 ($2.47) | $4.29 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 ($0.95) | $0.81 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 ($1.51) | $2.86 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 ($0.96) | $3.13 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 57 ($2.70) | $5.90 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 ($1.59) | $3.28 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 ($1.04) | $1.79 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 ($0.89) | $2.30 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 24 ($1.13) | $1.75 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 ($1.18) | $2.15 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,807 ($1,215) | $2,284 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,269 ($484) | $1,640 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,038 ($49) | $119 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,945 ($657) | $1,597 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,326 ($251) | $1,097 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 656 ($31) | $86 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 413 ($19) | $52 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,864 ($323) | $302 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,649 ($78) | $149 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 76 ($3.57) | $10 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 ($4.12) | $34 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 870 ($41) | $54 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 613 ($29) | $59 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,419 ($67) | $92 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,070 ($50) | $200 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 233,032 ($10,975) | $21,600 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 ($0.94) | $0.64 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 458 ($22) | $121 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 316 ($15) | $17 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 ($3.19) | $8 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 81 ($3.82) | $16 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 412 ($19) | $117 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 47 ($2.23) | $7 | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 ($2.16) | $2.86 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 ($2.25) | $5.56 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 ($0.98) | $3.20 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 ($1.24) | $1.78 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 149 ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 412 ($19) | $42 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 125 ($5.88) | $24 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 821 ($39) | $276 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 869 ($41) | $67 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 93 ($4.38) | $11 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 58 ($2.73) | $4.72 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 ($1.65) | $5.18 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,433 ($538) | $460 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.64 ($0.08) | $0.65 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 527 ($25) | $74 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 ($2.75) | $7 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,700 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $2,607 (Mex$ 55,346) in Puerto Vallarta.
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