- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Netherlands
- Eldoret
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eldoret, Kenya compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Eldoret (Kenya) is 54% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling258 (€2.10) | €15 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling265 (€2.16) | €7 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling463 (€3.78) | €3.83 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (€0.78) | €1.22 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling120 (€0.98) | €1.95 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling52 (€0.42) | €2.09 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.33 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling146 (€1.19) | €2.29 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.75 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.70 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.50 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling120 (€0.98) | €2.50 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.87 | - | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Eldoret (Kenya) is 24% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling55,756 (€455) | €1,291 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €1,113 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €225 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,700 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €1,070 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €70 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €31 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | €450 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,250 (€35) | €85 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €10 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €15 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Eldoret (Kenya) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €85 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €37 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €119 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €104 | - | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Eldoret (Kenya) is 73% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,992 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling106 (€0.86) | €1.68 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling2,250 (€18) | €151 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling985 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Eldoret (Kenya) is 21% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.00 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,500 (€12) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling1,200 (€10) | €24 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling185 (€1.51) | €3.23 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling219 (€1.78) | €2.23 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling250 (€2.04) | €1.90 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €0.90 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling110 (€0.90) | €1.75 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €25 | - | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Eldoret (Kenya) is 59% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,250 (€10) | €41 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling600 (€4.90) | €21 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€16) | €49 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,000 (€24) | €90 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling525 (€4.28) | €8 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling400 (€3.26) | €3.00 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling160 (€1.31) | €3.71 | - 65% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling80,000 (€653) | €579 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (€0.03) | €0.30 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling1,733 (€14) | €20 | - 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling225 (€1.84) | €7 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eldoret (Kenya) is 56% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,800
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,684
(Shilling206,446)
in Eldoret.
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