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VS Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
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Playa del Carmen
Mexico2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Puerto Vallarta | Playa del Carmen | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 620 USD | 750 USD | Puerto Vallarta |
| Food | 340 USD | 400 USD | Puerto Vallarta |
| Utilities | 65 USD | 85 USD | Puerto Vallarta |
| Transport | 30 USD | 30 USD | Puerto Vallarta |
| Healthcare | 55 USD | 65 USD | Puerto Vallarta |
| Internet | 35 USD | 38 USD | Puerto Vallarta |
| Entertainment | 192 USD | 222 USD | Puerto Vallarta |
| Other | 120 USD | 138 USD | Puerto Vallarta |
| Total (monthly) | 1,457 USD | 1,728 USD | Puerto Vallarta |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Puerto Vallarta | Playa del Carmen | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 60 | 56 | Puerto Vallarta |
| Safety | 60 | 54 | Puerto Vallarta |
| Quality of life | 75 | 74 | Puerto Vallarta |
| Internet | 78 | 80 | Playa del Carmen |
| Healthcare | 72 | 72 | Puerto Vallarta |
| Transport | 66 | 70 | Playa del Carmen |
| Nightlife | 84 | 84 | Puerto Vallarta |
| Climate | 94 | 96 | Playa del Carmen |
| English | 84 | 84 | Puerto Vallarta |
| Visa ease | 78 | 78 | Puerto Vallarta |