Des Moines travel budget

Des Moines: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Des Moines

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Des Moines for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 93 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 7.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1964*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 155 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 4036*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 158 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 68 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 31 per person

Total budget:

$ 5581*

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Des Moines compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Des Moines in 2024 is 16% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Des Moines in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Des Moines by expense type

Restaurant budget in Des Moines

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Des Moines is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 36)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 36/person
($ 24 to $ 56)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9.1 to $ 13)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 8.1)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 7.6)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.8/cup
($ 3 to $ 9.1)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Des Moines

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Des Moines is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 142/night
($ 59 to $ 365)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 59 to $ 502)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 182/night
($ 106 to $ 364)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 175/night
($ 115 to $ 343)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 324
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 142/night
($ 59 to $ 365)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 472
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 142/month
($ 59 to $ 365)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 173/month
($ 86 to $ 332)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 153/month
($ 62 to $ 511)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 146/month
($ 58 to $ 610)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 156/month
($ 65 to $ 560)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Des Moines

On average, the price of supermarket food in Des Moines is 22% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.9/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 4.8)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2 to $ 7.8)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 5.4)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 20)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 9)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 7.7)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 1.1 to $ 5)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Des Moines

On average, the price of transport in Des Moines is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2
($ 2 to $ 3.2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Des Moines

On average, budget for leisure activities in Des Moines is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 11 to $ 17)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 22 to $ 22)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Des Moines

On average, shopping budget in Des Moines is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.4/pack
($ 7.1 to $ 11)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 53
($ 32 to $ 102)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 32 to $ 56)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
Montreal → Washington D. C.
$ 384
(fair price: $ 332)
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
Edinburgh → Washington D. C.
$ 803
(fair price: $ 628)
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
London → Washington D. C.
$ 713
(fair price: $ 534)
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
Toronto → Washington D. C.
$ 314
(fair price: $ 260)
Los Angeles → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
Los Angeles  → Washington D. C.
$ 373
(fair price: $ 276)
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
Dublin → Washington D. C.
$ 587
(fair price: $ 487)



About this information on the cost of living in Des Moines

The information about the cost of living in Des Moines shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Des Moines was updated on 22-09-2024.

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