Barilocheis 24% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (41/10) vs Puerto Vallarta "Pricey" (35/10). Dorms avg $20/night vs $24/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇦🇷 Bariloche
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
19 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
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Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $52/night
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Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $3.40, dorms avg $20
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Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $2.41, 19 hostels
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First-time Europer
★★★★★
19 attractions
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Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇦🇷 Bariloche | 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $34 cheaper | $45 | $11/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $45 cheaper | $58 | $13/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $69 | — | — |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇦🇷 Bariloche | 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $11.40 | $6 47% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $15.95 11% less | $18 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.41 20% less | $3 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $3.40 | $3 12% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1 | $0.60 40% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇦🇷▼
Bariloche
Argentina
41
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $20/night). Strong hostel scene (19 hostels). Plenty to see (19 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelBariloche Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$20/night
Total hostels19
🇲🇽▼
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
35
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $24/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelVive Alegria Hostel (9.3)
Annual dorm avg$24/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇦🇷 Bariloche
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Bariloche & Puerto Vallarta
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇦🇷 Bariloche
19°C
High
/
9°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 33mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
No weather data
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇦🇷 Bariloche
1. Francisco Moreno Museum of PatagoniaFree
2. Galería de Arte Cerro OttoFree
3. Mirador Nahuel HuapiFree
4. Mirador Playa BonitaFree
5. Monumento al General RocaFree
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
No attraction data
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