Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa, United States vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (NZ$19) | NZ$20 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.66 (NZ$5.08) | NZ$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (NZ$1.09) | NZ$2.16 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.57 (NZ$3.58) | NZ$8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (NZ$4.88) | NZ$6 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.78 (NZ$5.26) | NZ$3.90 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.17 (NZ$1.62) | NZ$3.13 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.35 (NZ$3.27) | NZ$4.22 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (NZ$23) | NZ$20 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.82 (NZ$2.53) | NZ$3.71 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (NZ$2.08) | NZ$2.27 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,572 (NZ$2,184) | NZ$3,054 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $997 (NZ$1,385) | NZ$2,639 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (NZ$235) | NZ$309 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,021 (NZ$1,419) | NZ$2,363 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $687 (NZ$955) | NZ$2,102 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $88 (NZ$122) | NZ$197 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (NZ$65) | NZ$81 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (NZ$446) | NZ$734 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (NZ$183) | NZ$243 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (NZ$13) | NZ$12 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (NZ$24) | NZ$28 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (NZ$61) | NZ$117 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (NZ$62) | NZ$67 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (NZ$114) | NZ$192 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (NZ$118) | NZ$228 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 57% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,245 (NZ$30,915) | NZ$34,283 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (NZ$0.98) | NZ$2.06 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (NZ$69) | NZ$213 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (NZ$19) | NZ$30 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (NZ$13) | NZ$12 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (NZ$22) | NZ$5.55 | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $129 (NZ$179) | NZ$64 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.69 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.74 (NZ$3.80) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.64 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.64 (NZ$3.66) | NZ$3.92 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (NZ$2.30) | NZ$3.83 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (NZ$23) | NZ$37 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (NZ$49) | NZ$61 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (NZ$29) | NZ$35 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $242 (NZ$336) | NZ$232 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (NZ$117) | NZ$129 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$18 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.06 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.07 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.08 (NZ$5.67) | NZ$12 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (NZ$596) | NZ$689 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.96 (NZ$1.34) | NZ$0.33 | + 306% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (NZ$65) | NZ$80 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$34 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 581 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,600 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,998 ($4,316) in Des Moines, Iowa.
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