Des Moines, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2512 for one person and $6146 for a family of four, including rent.
Des Moines is 76% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Des Moines is 33% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Des Moines is, on average, 18% higher than in Columbus.
Des Moines is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of high costs in Des Moines is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Yes, food prices in Des Moines are 38% higher compared to the European benchmark.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 15% lower than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 18.9 $ |
| Dinner | 79.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.62 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.72 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.93 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.92 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.7 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.86 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 78.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 156 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.3 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.5 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 126 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 196 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 66.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,384 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,589 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,557 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,909 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,3 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,892 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,677 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.1 $ |
| Haircut | 20.3 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,867 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,501 $ |