- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Des Moines, Iowa
- Ajmer
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa, United States compared to Ajmer, India
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 176% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨830) | ₨167 | + 398% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨545) | ₨313 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.30 (₨240) | ₨134 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (₨66) | ₨45 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.55 (₨185) | ₨79 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (₨292) | ₨40 | + 629% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 (₨334) | ₨105 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (₨267) | ₨128 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.28 (₨93) | ₨25 | + 269% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (₨131) | ₨97 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,097) | ₨425 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (₨140) | ₨74 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.58 (₨115) | ₨20 | + 474% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,391 (₨101,049) | ₨15,248 | + 563% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $871 (₨63,278) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (₨7,632) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $923 (₨67,020) | ₨12,000 | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $622 (₨45,150) | ₨7,000 | + 545% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $74 (₨5,347) | ₨5,000 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (₨3,301) | ₨1,800 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (₨24,795) | ₨50,000 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (₨9,633) | ₨7,500 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨761) | ₨275 | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨1,089) | ₨1,000 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (₨2,728) | ₨2,671 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (₨2,950) | ₨4,268 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (₨5,649) | ₨4,895 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (₨6,042) | ₨2,282 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,556 (₨1,565,580) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (₨47) | ₨85 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (₨3,394) | ₨2,108 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (₨863) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨666) | ₨90 | + 640% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (₨959) | ₨200 | + 380% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (₨7,169) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.37 (₨390) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.58 (₨188) | ₨231 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 (₨315) | ₨166 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (₨218) | ₨130 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (₨134) | ₨48 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (₨1,263) | ₨300 | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (₨2,381) | ₨325 | + 632% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,404) | ₨275 | + 410% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (₨11,429) | ₨2,000 | + 471% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (₨3,517) | ₨1,684 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨539) | ₨325 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (₨318) | ₨200 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.46 (₨324) | ₨101 | + 221% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (₨31,101) | ₨32,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.25 (₨91) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (₨3,643) | ₨945 | + 286% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨490) | ₨314 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Ajmer (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨88,806
($1,223)
in Des Moines, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨50,000
in Ajmer.
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