- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 71% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Shilling1,601) | Shilling537 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Shilling894) | Shilling567 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (Shilling470) | Shilling454 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (Shilling128) | Shilling98 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (Shilling378) | Shilling170 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (Shilling286) | Shilling114 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Shilling704) | Shilling759 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (Shilling274) | Shilling243 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (Shilling180) | Shilling101 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (Shilling144) | Shilling177 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Shilling924) | Shilling1,235 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.49 (Shilling291) | Shilling160 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (Shilling151) | Shilling58 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 79% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,973 (Shilling230,490) | Shilling141,961 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,405 (Shilling164,111) | Shilling79,017 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (Shilling16,992) | Shilling7,788 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,270 (Shilling148,390) | Shilling73,371 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €888 (Shilling103,755) | Shilling38,798 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (Shilling11,793) | Shilling5,729 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (Shilling3,301) | Shilling3,279 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €412 (Shilling48,109) | Shilling39,988 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (Shilling14,398) | Shilling10,497 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Shilling836) | Shilling665 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Shilling1,700) | Shilling596 | + 185% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 70% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Shilling9,824) | Shilling3,223 | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (Shilling4,283) | Shilling3,434 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Shilling11,881) | Shilling6,713 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (Shilling15,984) | Shilling5,204 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 104% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,830 (Shilling3,017,850) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (Shilling187) | Shilling105 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (Shilling9,499) | Shilling4,536 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 23% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.35 (Shilling509) | Shilling400 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Shilling1,247) | Shilling1,632 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (Shilling4,122) | Shilling3,411 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (Shilling403) | Shilling387 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (Shilling402) | Shilling308 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (Shilling348) | Shilling457 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (Shilling173) | Shilling128 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (Shilling207) | Shilling144 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (Shilling3,035) | Shilling810 | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 44% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Shilling5,209) | Shilling2,100 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Shilling2,647) | Shilling1,292 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (Shilling8,295) | Shilling2,874 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (Shilling8,913) | Shilling4,918 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Shilling1,067) | Shilling617 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (Shilling382) | Shilling332 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (Shilling522) | Shilling227 | + 131% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (Shilling57,213) | Shilling78,248 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Shilling26) | Shilling6 | + 309% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Shilling3,948) | Shilling8,691 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Shilling796) | Shilling268 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 74% more expensive than in Kenya
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