Is Coyoacán Expensive?

Mexico City, Mexico

+2% vs Mexico City avg

Living in Coyoacán, Mexico City

Coyoacán is a moderately-priced area within Mexico City, with a cost of living index of 33.1 — that is +2% compared to the Mexico City average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #12 out of 25 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around MX$12,097/month, compared to a range of MX$7,709 in Iztapalapa to MX$16,011 in Polanco.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Coyoacán, housing takes up roughly 42% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 17%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately MX$483,886 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Coyoacán

Salaries in Coyoacán reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 33.1:

After tax and deductions of 19.6% in Mexico, take-home pay for someone earning MX$483,886 would be roughly MX$389,044/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

33.1
COLI Index
1.02x
vs City Avg
MX$12,097
Est. 1BR Rent
#12
of 25 Areas
19.6%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Coyoacán

Estimated annual deductions on a MX$420,604 salary in Coyoacán, Mexico City (local employee).

Income Tax
17%
IMSS
2.8%
Total Deductions: 19.6%
Est. Take-Home: MX$338,098/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Coyoacán would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $24,825
London GBP £21,364
Dubai AED AED 124,219

Other Neighborhoods in Mexico City

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Polanco 43.9 1.35x +35%
Lomas de Chapultepec 42.2 1.30x +30%
Condesa 39.6 1.22x +22%
Pedregal 39.6 1.22x +22%
Roma Norte 38.4 1.18x +18%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Coyoacán:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coyoacán expensive in Mexico City?

Coyoacán is near the city average for Mexico City. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Coyoacán compare to the Mexico City average?

The cost of living in Coyoacán is near the Mexico City average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.