Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States vs Jaipur, India
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Food | + 146% | |||
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Food in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₨911) | ₨436 | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨569) | ₨232 | + 146% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.48 (₨321) | ₨174 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (₨71) | ₨49 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.89 (₨207) | ₨66 | + 214% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.38 (₨242) | ₨35 | + 586% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.30 (₨308) | ₨157 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (₨233) | ₨102 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (₨189) | ₨19 | + 876% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (₨169) | ₨105 | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,103) | ₨741 | + 49% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (₨139) | ₨93 | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨143) | ₨28 | + 409% | |
Housing | + 199% | |||
Housing in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 199% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,225 (₨87,620) | ₨24,410 | + 259% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $824 (₨58,885) | ₨15,761 | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (₨12,730) | ₨2,611 | + 388% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $828 (₨59,171) | ₨21,285 | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $631 (₨45,111) | ₨10,866 | + 315% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $129 (₨9,229) | ₨1,695 | + 445% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (₨3,856) | ₨975 | + 296% | |
40” flat screen TV | $351 (₨25,104) | ₨30,416 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $66 (₨4,688) | ₨9,683 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (₨668) | ₨352 | + 90% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨989) | ₨638 | + 55% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Jaipur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (₨3,748) | ₨2,278 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (₨2,139) | ₨3,069 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (₨6,230) | ₨3,222 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (₨6,850) | ₨2,669 | + 157% | |
Transportation | + 126% | |||
Transportation in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,207 (₨1,659,317) | ₨808,758 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (₨37) | ₨76 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (₨3,159) | ₨754 | + 319% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (₨1,038) | ₨179 | + 479% | |
Personal Care | + 187% | |||
Personal Care in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨525) | ₨163 | + 221% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (₨1,113) | ₨264 | + 321% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (₨8,348) | ₨500 | + 1570% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.66 (₨333) | ₨399 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.65 (₨189) | ₨174 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (₨261) | ₨209 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (₨191) | ₨89 | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.03 (₨145) | ₨83 | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨1,010) | ₨228 | + 344% | |
Entertainment | + 220% | |||
Entertainment in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 220% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨2,866) | ₨1,064 | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,450) | ₨490 | + 196% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (₨7,438) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (₨5,337) | ₨1,692 | + 215% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨548) | ₨912 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (₨375) | ₨169 | + 122% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.37 (₨313) | ₨173 | + 80% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (₨30,724) | ₨33,181 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.33 (₨95) | ₨5.29 | + 1702% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (₨2,944) | ₨2,007 | + 47% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.64 (₨404) | ₨202 | + 99% | |
TOTAL | + 159% |

These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
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Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Jaipur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨194,283 ($2,717) in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨75,000 in Jaipur.
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