- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Ajmer
- Comparison
Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa, United States compared to Ajmer, India
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨716) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨453) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.67 (₨237) | ₨125 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (₨58) | ₨45 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.34 (₨151) | ₨44 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.25 (₨274) | ₨30 | + 814% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨436) | ₨105 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.54 (₨228) | ₨140 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (₨85) | ₨28 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (₨117) | ₨70 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (₨902) | ₨425 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (₨117) | ₨75 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.40 (₨90) | ₨20 | + 351% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,182 (₨76,213) | ₨12,624 | + 504% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $870 (₨56,076) | ₨7,500 | + 648% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $113 (₨7,306) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $888 (₨57,290) | ₨8,250 | + 594% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $623 (₨40,196) | ₨7,000 | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (₨5,015) | ₨5,000 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (₨2,678) | ₨1,750 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (₨22,522) | ₨50,000 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (₨8,616) | ₨7,500 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨666) | ₨275 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨971) | ₨1,000 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (₨2,497) | ₨2,250 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (₨2,811) | ₨5,750 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (₨4,762) | ₨3,750 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (₨5,072) | ₨2,282 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,371 (₨1,378,028) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (₨37) | ₨90 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (₨3,065) | ₨600 | + 411% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (₨766) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨527) | ₨100 | + 427% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (₨852) | ₨200 | + 326% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (₨6,372) | ₨500 | + 1174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.23 (₨337) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (₨185) | ₨231 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.36 (₨281) | ₨175 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.66 (₨172) | ₨130 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (₨130) | ₨48 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,055) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (₨2,292) | ₨325 | + 605% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (₨1,332) | ₨325 | + 310% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (₨9,869) | ₨1,250 | + 690% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (₨3,726) | ₨1,750 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨474) | ₨325 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.42 (₨285) | ₨175 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.08 (₨263) | ₨101 | + 161% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $125 (₨8,086) | ₨32,500 | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (₨56) | ₨2.50 | + 2124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (₨2,745) | ₨500 | + 449% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨424) | ₨60 | + 606% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 302 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Ajmer (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨69,791
($1,082)
in Des Moines, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨35,000
in Ajmer.
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