Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa, United States vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.28 (€3.02) | €4.32 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.83) | €1.42 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.34 (€2.15) | €4.15 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.18 (€2.93) | €1.94 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.11 (€4.71) | €5.62 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.53 (€3.25) | €1.75 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.11 (€1.02) | €1.56 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (€1.90) | €1.58 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €7 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.82 (€1.68) | €2.26 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (€1.38) | €1.49 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,527 (€1,406) | €1,114 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $895 (€824) | €675 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (€118) | €191 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $941 (€867) | €638 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $625 (€575) | €484 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 (€117) | €100 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (€45) | €24 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (€308) | €438 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (€122) | €122 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€11) | €4.73 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€15) | €9 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (€40) | €94 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (€38) | €34 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (€69) | €89 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (€85) | €127 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,902 (€20,173) | €20,908 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (€0.66) | €1.52 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (€46) | €33 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (€14) | €20 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€14) | €8 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (€98) | €99 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.59 (€5.15) | €5.09 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.62 (€2.41) | €3.61 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.11 (€3.78) | €3.88 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.84 (€2.61) | €1.61 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (€1.69) | €2.34 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€16) | €19 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (€32) | €41 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (€19) | €16 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $214 (€197) | €94 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (€46) | €57 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.48 (€4.12) | €1.41 | + 193% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.22 (€3.89) | €4.40 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (€394) | €444 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.96 (€0.89) | €0.18 | + 396% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (€44) | €50 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€6) | €5.26 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 187 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,594 ($3,902) in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Verona.
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