Mazunteis 29% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (31/10) vs Puerto Vallarta "Pricey" (35/10). Dorms avg $21/night vs $24/night.
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇲🇽 Mazunte | 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $32 cheaper | $45 | $13/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $42 cheaper | $58 | $16/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | — | — | — |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mazunte | 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $4.50 25% less | $6 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $12 33% less | $18 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.50 17% less | $3 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.50 17% less | $3 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.50 17% less | $0.60 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇲🇽▼
Mazunte
Mexico
31
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $21/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHostal Alma Turquesa (9.1)
Annual dorm avg$21/night
Total hostels6
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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
🇲🇽 Mazunte
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
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