- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Netherlands
- Eldoret
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eldoret, Kenya vs Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eldoret (Kenya) is 38% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling667 (€5.74) | €14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling467 (€4.02) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling470 (€4.05) | €3.81 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling87 (€0.75) | €1.22 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling120 (€1.03) | €1.95 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling80 (€0.69) | €2.09 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling425 (€3.66) | €4.33 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling267 (€2.30) | €2.29 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling75 (€0.65) | €1.75 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling85 (€0.73) | €0.70 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,200 (€10) | €4.50 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling117 (€1.01) | €2.50 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling90 (€0.78) | €0.87 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Eldoret (Kenya) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling55,756 (€480) | €1,291 | - 63% | |
| 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) | Shilling3,333 (€29) | €85 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling325 (€2.80) | €10 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling400 (€3.45) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Eldoret (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,750 (€41) | €85 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling4,500 (€39) | €37 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling3,250 (€28) | €119 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling3,000 (€26) | €104 | - 75% | |
| 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 (€0.91) | €1.68 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling2,250 (€19) | €151 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling985 (€8) | €23 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Eldoret (Kenya) is 16% 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 (€13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling1,200 (€10) | €24 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling185 (€1.59) | €3.23 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling219 (€1.88) | €2.23 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling250 (€2.15) | €1.90 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €0.90 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling110 (€0.95) | €1.75 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €25 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Eldoret (Kenya) is 58% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,250 (€11) | €41 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling600 (€5.17) | €21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (€17) | €49 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,000 (€26) | €90 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling525 (€4.52) | €8 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling400 (€3.45) | €3.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling160 (€1.38) | €3.71 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling80,000 (€689) | €579 | + 19% | |
| 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 (€15) | €20 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling225 (€1.94) | €7 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
/
KES
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Cost of living in Eldoret (Kenya) is 53% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,700
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,727
(Shilling200,491)
in Eldoret.
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