Puerto Vallartais 10% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (35/10) vs Sayulita "Fair" (42/10). Dorms avg $24/night vs $23/night.
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta | 🇲🇽 Sayulita | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $45 cheaper | $50 | $5/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $58 cheaper | $65 | $7/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | — | $82 | — |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta | 🇲🇽 Sayulita |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $6 14% less | $7 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $18 10% less | $20 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3 14% less | $3.50 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $3 | $3 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.60 25% less | $0.80 |
| 🎫24-hour day pass Unlimited public transport | — | $2.50 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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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
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Sayulita
Mexico
42
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $23/night). Strong hostel scene (7 hostels). Plenty to see (20 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelViajero Sayulita Hostel (9.5)
Annual dorm avg$23/night
Total hostels7
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
🇲🇽 Sayulita
🇪🇺 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)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Puerto Vallarta & Sayulita
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
No weather data
🇲🇽 Sayulita
26°C
High
/
19°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 1mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
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