Cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 366 prices entered by 23 different people.
| Food in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 | $14 | 3% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 | $8 | 5% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $5.28 | $3.66 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.92 | $0.79 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.39 | $2.57 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.68 | $3.51 | 5% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.40 | $6 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.59 | $3.78 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.98 | $1.17 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.42 | $2.35 | 3% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 | $17 | 12% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.99 | $1.82 | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.26 | $1.50 | 51% |
| Housing in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||
| St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,166 | $1,581 | 37% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,538 | $997 | 54% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $211 | $169 | 25% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,409 | $1,021 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $950 | $687 | 38% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $121 | $88 | 37% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $48 | $47 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $258 | $321 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $114 | $132 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $13 | $10 | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $19 | $17 | 13% |
| Clothes in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||
| St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $46 | $44 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $47 | $41 | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $80 | $81 | 1% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $101 | $85 | 19% |
| Transportation in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||
| St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $24,369 | $22,245 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.60 | $0.71 | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $56 | $50 | 13% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $21 | $14 | 49% |
| Personal Care in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||
| St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 | $9 | 30% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $16 | $16 | 1% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $88 | $129 | 32% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 | $5.69 | 9% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.08 | $2.74 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.05 | $4.64 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.35 | $2.64 | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.22 | $1.66 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $17 | $16 | 3% |
| Entertainment in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||
| St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $52 | $35 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $24 | $21 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $256 | $242 | 6% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $82 | $84 | 3% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $11 | $8 | 36% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.08 | $5.06 | 0% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.11 | $4.08 | 25% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $612 | $429 | 43% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | $0.96 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $37 | $47 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 | $7 | 2% |
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For example, you would need at least $5,591 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,800 in Des Moines, Iowa.