Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 14% cheaper than in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | ||||
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| Ponce | Puerto Vallarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 304 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 163 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 73 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 51 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 285 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Mex$ 33 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 20% cheaper than in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | ||||
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| Ponce | Puerto Vallarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (Mex$ 20,972) | Mex$ 29,025 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $735 (Mex$ 13,486) | Mex$ 15,508 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,109 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $851 (Mex$ 15,621) | Mex$ 24,544 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 9,831 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 621 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 370 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (Mex$ 6,125) | Mex$ 6,718 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (Mex$ 1,793) | Mex$ 2,269 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 112 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 200 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 15% more expensive than in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | ||||
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| Ponce | Puerto Vallarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Mex$ 827) | Mex$ 1,028 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Mex$ 850) | Mex$ 613 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,631 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,128 | - | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 35% more expensive than in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | ||||
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| Ponce | Puerto Vallarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,667 (Mex$ 489,231) | Mex$ 245,117 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 23 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 420 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $46 (Mex$ 838) | Mex$ 355 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 34% more expensive than in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | ||||
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| Ponce | Puerto Vallarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.64 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 56 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 191 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (Mex$ 1,126) | Mex$ 463 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 46 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 50 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 56 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 218 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 14% more expensive than in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | ||||
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| Ponce | Puerto Vallarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 391 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 154 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 898 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 856 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 120 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.83 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 41 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $613 (Mex$ 11,246) | Mex$ 12,504 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.42 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 968 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 293 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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