Cost of living in Logroño, Spain vs Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Logroño (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $14 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.68 ($4.48) | $3.66 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 ($0.99) | $0.79 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.86 ($2.27) | $2.57 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 ($2.19) | $3.51 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.72 ($5.74) | $6 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 ($1.70) | $3.78 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 ($1.84) | $1.17 | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 ($0.98) | $2.35 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 ($4.87) | $17 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.48 ($1.80) | $1.82 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 ($1.14) | $1.50 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Logroño (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €616 ($749) | $1,572 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €454 ($552) | $997 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 ($117) | $169 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €460 ($560) | $1,021 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €337 ($410) | $687 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 ($88) | $88 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 ($52) | $47 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €376 ($457) | $321 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €63 ($77) | $132 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.93 ($5.99) | $10 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11) | $17 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Logroño (Spain) is about the same as in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 ($76) | $44 | + 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 ($32) | $44 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 ($89) | $82 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 ($91) | $85 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Logroño (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,413 ($24,837) | $22,245 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 ($1.48) | $0.71 | + 109% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €25 ($30) | $50 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 ($15) | $14 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Logroño (Spain) is 36% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.02 ($4.89) | $9 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($10) | $16 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 ($43) | $129 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 ($8) | $5.69 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 ($3.89) | $2.74 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 ($2.77) | $4.64 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 ($2.04) | $2.64 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 ($1.89) | $1.66 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $16 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Logroño (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 ($21) | $35 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €11 ($13) | $21 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 ($48) | $242 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 ($46) | $84 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.86 ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.65 ($2.01) | $5.06 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 ($3.97) | $4.08 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €409 ($498) | $429 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 ($0.55) | $0.96 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($58) | $47 | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 ($6) | $7 | - 18% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Logroño (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,300 in Des Moines, Iowa you would need to make just about $3,311 (€2,721) in Logroño.
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