Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£9) | £10 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.63) | £5.65 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (£3.05) | £4.17 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (£0.68) | £0.73 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (£1.93) | £2.75 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.46 (£2.44) | £1.92 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.98 (£2.81) | £5.41 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (£2.19) | £1.89 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.50 (£1.76) | £0.81 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (£1.67) | £2.16 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (£12) | £7 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (£1.27) | £1.92 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (£1.33) | £0.74 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,260 (£889) | £1,367 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $812 (£573) | £832 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (£116) | £164 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $828 (£584) | £1,029 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $631 (£445) | £915 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $129 (£91) | £156 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (£40) | £19 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $351 (£248) | £340 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $66 (£46) | £71 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £5.36 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£10) | £10 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (£37) | £49 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (£22) | £32 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (£71) | £54 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (£74) | £55 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,207 (£16,377) | £22,837 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (£0.36) | £1.23 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (£30) | £59 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (£10) | £13 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.18) | £2.90 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (£5.93) | £9 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (£82) | £75 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.66 (£3.29) | £2.74 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.65 (£1.87) | £1.35 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (£2.58) | £2.57 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (£1.88) | £1.80 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.03 (£1.43) | £1.49 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (£11) | £11 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (£28) | £23 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (£15) | £22 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (£73) | £100 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (£50) | £54 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.77) | £8 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (£3.70) | £2.65 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (£3.34) | £3.79 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (£303) | £295 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.33 (£0.94) | £0.20 | + 371% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (£26) | £35 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (£4.26) | £9 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 59 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,000 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £3,410 ($4,832) in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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