Cost of living in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $14 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $8 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $4.56 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 | $0.99 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.35 | $2.72 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.07 | $3.15 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $4.87 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.77 | $3.58 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.55 | $2.45 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.09 | $2.83 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $19 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.99 | $1.86 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.84 | $2.19 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,220 | $1,295 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,469 | $841 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 | $164 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,996 | $893 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,619 | $704 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $104 | $129 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 | $56 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 | $351 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 | $66 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $11 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 | $53 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 | $31 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $101 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $145 | $105 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,480 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 | $0.67 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | $14 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 | $141 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.86 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 | $3.22 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 | $2.20 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 | $15 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 | $44 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $21 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $213 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 | $70 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $8 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.34 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $4.73 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $521 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 | $37 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $6 | + 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 588 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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