- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Des Moines, Iowa
- Ajmer
- Comparison
Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa, United States compared to Ajmer, India
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨775) | ₨167 | + 365% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨508) | ₨313 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (₨232) | ₨134 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (₨65) | ₨45 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.55 (₨174) | ₨79 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.51 (₨308) | ₨40 | + 671% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 (₨315) | ₨105 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (₨251) | ₨128 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.28 (₨88) | ₨25 | + 247% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (₨124) | ₨97 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,034) | ₨425 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (₨132) | ₨74 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.58 (₨108) | ₨20 | + 440% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,391 (₨95,193) | ₨15,248 | + 524% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $871 (₨59,611) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (₨7,190) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $923 (₨63,136) | ₨12,000 | + 426% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $622 (₨42,534) | ₨7,000 | + 508% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $74 (₨5,037) | ₨5,000 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (₨3,109) | ₨1,800 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (₨23,359) | ₨50,000 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (₨9,075) | ₨7,500 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨717) | ₨275 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨1,026) | ₨1,000 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (₨2,570) | ₨2,671 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (₨2,779) | ₨4,268 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (₨5,321) | ₨4,895 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (₨5,692) | ₨2,282 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,556 (₨1,474,860) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (₨44) | ₨85 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (₨3,147) | ₨2,108 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (₨813) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨628) | ₨90 | + 597% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (₨904) | ₨200 | + 352% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (₨6,753) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.37 (₨367) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.58 (₨177) | ₨231 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 (₨297) | ₨166 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (₨205) | ₨130 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (₨126) | ₨48 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (₨1,190) | ₨300 | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (₨2,243) | ₨325 | + 590% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,323) | ₨275 | + 380% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (₨10,767) | ₨2,000 | + 438% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (₨3,313) | ₨1,684 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨508) | ₨325 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (₨300) | ₨200 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.46 (₨305) | ₨101 | + 203% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (₨29,298) | ₨32,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.25 (₨85) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (₨3,432) | ₨945 | + 263% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨462) | ₨314 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 272 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Ajmer (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨85,747
($1,253)
in Des Moines, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨50,000
in Ajmer.
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