- 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 | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨771) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨468) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.07 (₨203) | ₨125 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (₨60) | ₨45 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (₨136) | ₨44 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.60 (₨304) | ₨30 | + 915% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.54 (₨300) | ₨105 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (₨248) | ₨144 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (₨89) | ₨28 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 (₨125) | ₨70 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨999) | ₨425 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (₨118) | ₨75 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (₨96) | ₨20 | + 379% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,389 (₨91,859) | ₨12,624 | + 628% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $894 (₨59,104) | ₨7,500 | + 688% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $111 (₨7,313) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $929 (₨61,415) | ₨12,000 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $623 (₨41,220) | ₨7,000 | + 489% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (₨5,359) | ₨5,000 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (₨2,516) | ₨1,800 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (₨23,096) | ₨50,000 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (₨8,770) | ₨7,500 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨693) | ₨275 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨996) | ₨1,000 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (₨2,547) | ₨2,250 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (₨2,883) | ₨4,018 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (₨5,106) | ₨3,750 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (₨5,246) | ₨2,282 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,503 (₨1,421,869) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (₨42) | ₨90 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (₨3,388) | ₨600 | + 465% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (₨786) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨607) | ₨100 | + 507% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (₨873) | ₨200 | + 337% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (₨6,527) | ₨500 | + 1205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.37 (₨355) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.58 (₨171) | ₨231 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.36 (₨289) | ₨175 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (₨186) | ₨130 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (₨122) | ₨48 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (₨1,150) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 337% | |||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 337% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (₨2,387) | ₨325 | + 635% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,308) | ₨325 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (₨10,121) | ₨1,250 | + 710% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (₨3,522) | ₨1,750 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨487) | ₨325 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.42 (₨292) | ₨175 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.46 (₨295) | ₨101 | + 193% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (₨28,315) | ₨32,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.25 (₨83) | ₨2.50 | + 3203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (₨2,807) | ₨500 | + 461% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨431) | ₨60 | + 619% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 257 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Ajmer (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨85,091
($1,287)
in Des Moines, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨40,000
in Ajmer.
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