Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (7,186 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (4,506 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.72 (2,675 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (597 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (1,914 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.38 (1,914 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (2,241 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (1,869 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (1,391 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (1,275 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (7,430 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (1,047 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (1,143 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 281% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,257 (712,147 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $784 (444,186 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (96,003 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $799 (452,337 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $597 (338,273 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (69,584 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (31,110 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $433 (245,438 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $68 (38,598 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (5,638 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (8,249 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (27,790 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (15,029 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (47,830 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (47,283 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,374 (13,240,089 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (293 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (25,026 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (8,375 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (4,619 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (6,297 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (58,482 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.74 (2,683 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.53 (1,434 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.56 (2,019 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.63 (1,490 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (1,175 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (7,681 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (22,962 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (11,488 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $76 (43,221 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (40,378 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (3,954 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (3,115 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.22 (2,392 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 139% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (243,405 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.33 (755 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (19,532 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.36 (3,039 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 100 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,273,412 Franc
($2,248)
in Shreveport, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,070,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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