Mexico City, Mexico
-35% vs Mexico City avgIztapalapa is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Mexico City, with a cost of living index of 21.1 — that is -35% compared to the Mexico City average. Ranked #25 of 25, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around MX$7,709/month, compared to a range of MX$7,709 in Iztapalapa to MX$16,011 in Polanco.
For a typical resident of Iztapalapa, housing takes up roughly 27% 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$308,358 before tax.
Salaries in Iztapalapa reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 21.1:
After tax and deductions of 16.7% in Mexico, take-home pay for someone earning MX$308,358 would be roughly MX$256,863/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a MX$268,119 salary in Iztapalapa, Mexico City (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Iztapalapa would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $15,825 |
| London | GBP | £13,619 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 79,185 |
| 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% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Iztapalapa, Mexico City to maintain your lifestyle.
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Iztapalapa is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Mexico City. It costs about -35% less than the city average, ranking #25 out of 25 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Iztapalapa is well below the Mexico City average. With a multiplier of 0.65x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -35% compared to the city baseline.