- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 66% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Shilling1,640) | Shilling576 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Shilling890) | Shilling549 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.94 (Shilling464) | Shilling452 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (Shilling129) | Shilling103 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.18 (Shilling375) | Shilling171 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (Shilling269) | Shilling112 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Shilling710) | Shilling800 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (Shilling284) | Shilling225 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (Shilling172) | Shilling100 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (Shilling137) | Shilling184 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Shilling956) | Shilling1,196 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.41 (Shilling284) | Shilling158 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (Shilling155) | Shilling72 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 77% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,941 (Shilling228,702) | Shilling145,688 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,391 (Shilling163,951) | Shilling81,452 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (Shilling17,709) | Shilling6,891 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,248 (Shilling147,066) | Shilling77,075 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €886 (Shilling104,400) | Shilling41,539 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (Shilling12,627) | Shilling5,540 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (Shilling3,264) | Shilling3,442 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €416 (Shilling49,013) | Shilling39,988 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (Shilling13,908) | Shilling10,327 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Shilling762) | Shilling727 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Shilling1,748) | Shilling386 | + 352% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 62% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Shilling10,077) | Shilling3,083 | + 227% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (Shilling4,344) | Shilling3,648 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Shilling11,347) | Shilling7,340 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (Shilling15,913) | Shilling5,556 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 112% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,512 (Shilling3,124,590) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (Shilling185) | Shilling102 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (Shilling9,681) | Shilling4,398 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 30% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.81 (Shilling449) | Shilling400 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Shilling1,626) | Shilling1,322 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (Shilling4,418) | Shilling3,411 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 (Shilling395) | Shilling387 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (Shilling380) | Shilling308 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.65 (Shilling313) | Shilling457 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (Shilling172) | Shilling130 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (Shilling205) | Shilling144 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Shilling2,958) | Shilling842 | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 45% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Shilling4,944) | Shilling2,277 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Shilling2,676) | Shilling1,332 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (Shilling9,690) | Shilling2,874 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (Shilling8,499) | Shilling4,764 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Shilling1,106) | Shilling623 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (Shilling378) | Shilling323 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.69 (Shilling552) | Shilling230 | + 140% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (Shilling60,324) | Shilling79,448 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Shilling24) | Shilling4.00 | + 507% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Shilling3,666) | Shilling8,512 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Shilling804) | Shilling263 | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 75% more expensive than in Kenya
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