Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | + 84% | |||
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| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 67) | R$ 27 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 43) | R$ 30 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.16 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (R$ 4.70) | R$ 7 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.49 (R$ 22) | R$ 6 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.30 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.63 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R$ 83) | R$ 44 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.21 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,507 (R$ 7,490) | R$ 4,158 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,031 (R$ 5,123) | R$ 2,378 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $92 (R$ 456) | R$ 599 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,170 (R$ 5,813) | R$ 3,034 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $878 (R$ 4,363) | R$ 1,738 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (R$ 367) | R$ 348 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (R$ 259) | R$ 83 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (R$ 1,451) | R$ 1,744 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (R$ 469) | R$ 635 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 53) | R$ 24 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (R$ 137) | R$ 13 | + 928% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (R$ 256) | R$ 201 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (R$ 204) | R$ 191 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (R$ 466) | R$ 265 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (R$ 473) | R$ 214 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,620 (R$ 112,419) | R$ 90,944 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (R$ 4.70) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (R$ 232) | R$ 188 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (R$ 77) | R$ 34 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 44) | R$ 18 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (R$ 77) | R$ 41 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (R$ 603) | R$ 120 | + 401% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.80 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.86 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.60 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.84 | + 214% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.16 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (R$ 82) | R$ 33 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (R$ 168) | R$ 75 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (R$ 103) | R$ 61 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (R$ 836) | R$ 126 | + 563% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (R$ 433) | R$ 134 | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 19 | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.39 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.21 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $413 (R$ 2,053) | R$ 3,080 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.96 (R$ 4.78) | R$ 1.17 | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (R$ 187) | R$ 108 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 9 | + 363% | |
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TOTAL | + 80% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 185 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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