Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 85% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Shilling1,780) | Shilling555 | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Shilling1,138) | Shilling607 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (Shilling517) | Shilling458 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (Shilling133) | Shilling122 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (Shilling472) | Shilling251 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (Shilling301) | Shilling100 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (Shilling681) | Shilling1,067 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 (Shilling341) | Shilling277 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (Shilling189) | Shilling101 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (Shilling158) | Shilling195 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Shilling851) | Shilling1,026 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.16 (Shilling386) | Shilling170 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (Shilling171) | Shilling50 | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 89% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,002 (Shilling243,999) | Shilling167,129 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,674 (Shilling204,034) | Shilling55,335 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €315 (Shilling38,418) | Shilling19,894 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,392 (Shilling169,634) | Shilling51,490 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,102 (Shilling134,322) | Shilling23,259 | + 478% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (Shilling15,582) | Shilling9,408 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (Shilling5,002) | Shilling5,393 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (Shilling44,981) | Shilling39,587 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (Shilling14,705) | Shilling7,768 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (Shilling1,755) | Shilling669 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Shilling1,901) | Shilling303 | + 527% | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 161% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Shilling11,051) | Shilling2,582 | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (Shilling5,489) | Shilling2,725 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Shilling11,960) | Shilling5,114 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (Shilling17,585) | Shilling5,515 | + 219% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 85% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,470 (Shilling3,591,065) | Shilling2,980,350 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.14 (Shilling261) | Shilling138 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (Shilling9,216) | Shilling3,661 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 131% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (Shilling415) | Shilling178 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Shilling1,690) | Shilling320 | + 428% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (Shilling6,803) | Shilling2,000 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (Shilling658) | Shilling333 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (Shilling412) | Shilling308 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.14 (Shilling505) | Shilling439 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (Shilling208) | Shilling115 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (Shilling246) | Shilling122 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Shilling2,844) | Shilling721 | + 295% | |
| Entertainment | + 194% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 194% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (Shilling7,127) | Shilling1,829 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Shilling2,950) | Shilling1,406 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €248 (Shilling30,193) | Shilling1,600 | + 1787% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (Shilling9,281) | Shilling3,473 | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Shilling1,420) | Shilling645 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (Shilling393) | Shilling276 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (Shilling608) | Shilling239 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €549 (Shilling66,942) | Shilling26,546 | + 152% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (Shilling16) | Shilling4.02 | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Shilling5,178) | Shilling2,149 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Shilling825) | Shilling316 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 100% more expensive than in Kenya
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