Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (7,283 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (4,343 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (2,631 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (594 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (1,785 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.38 (1,926 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.15 (2,366 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (1,957 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (1,509 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (1,350 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (7,666 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (1,123 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (1,099 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (717,725 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $788 (448,952 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (91,963 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $799 (455,084 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $626 (356,606 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (70,007 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (30,659 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $428 (243,735 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $67 (38,316 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (5,672 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (8,742 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (28,597 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $29 (16,279 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (48,121 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (50,763 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 | $23,607 (13,453,222 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (295 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (25,178 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (8,426 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 (4,647 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (6,335 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (63,336 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.74 (2,700 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.53 (1,443 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.56 (2,031 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.81 (1,602 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (1,220 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (8,047 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 (23,418 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (11,589 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $88 (50,052 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (39,349 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (4,200 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (3,012 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.34 (2,474 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 147% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (244,883 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.33 (760 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (20,640 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.36 (3,057 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,150,831 Franc
($2,019)
in Shreveport, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
975,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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