Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 | $9 | + 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $4.54 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 | $1.41 | + 207% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 | $1.00 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.73 | $1.63 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.46 | $1.00 | + 246% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.98 | $3.32 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 | $0.96 | + 222% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.50 | $1.06 | + 136% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 | $1.19 | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $14 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 | $1.73 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 | $1.00 | + 89% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,260 | $420 | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $812 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 | $55 | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $828 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $631 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $129 | $46 | + 180% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 | $22 | + 152% | |
40” flat screen tv | $351 | $591 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $66 | $127 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 | $5.34 | + 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 | $5.00 | + 177% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 | $43 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 | $27 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 | $127 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 | $41 | + 158% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,207 | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 | $1.09 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $43 | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $9 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 | $20 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 | $20 | + 484% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.66 | $1.77 | + 163% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.65 | $2.55 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 | $2.30 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 | $0.95 | + 180% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.03 | $0.91 | + 124% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 116% | |||
Entertainment in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 | $12 | + 239% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 | $11 | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 | $18 | + 298% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 | $3.39 | + 141% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 | $2.73 | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 | $1.00 | + 373% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 | $320 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.33 | $0.50 | + 167% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 | $51 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 | $2.50 | + 141% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,161 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.
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