- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 70% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Shilling1,631) | Shilling596 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Shilling904) | Shilling584 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.08 (Shilling475) | Shilling415 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (Shilling128) | Shilling98 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.37 (Shilling392) | Shilling174 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (Shilling294) | Shilling116 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (Shilling659) | Shilling712 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (Shilling285) | Shilling237 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (Shilling190) | Shilling87 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (Shilling143) | Shilling176 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Shilling874) | Shilling1,419 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.49 (Shilling289) | Shilling157 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (Shilling150) | Shilling57 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 54% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,935 (Shilling225,211) | Shilling142,464 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,407 (Shilling163,839) | Shilling77,641 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (Shilling15,939) | Shilling7,218 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,242 (Shilling144,580) | Shilling82,963 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €897 (Shilling104,416) | Shilling40,792 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (Shilling11,978) | Shilling5,595 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (Shilling3,365) | Shilling3,389 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (Shilling46,532) | Shilling39,266 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (Shilling14,816) | Shilling10,679 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Shilling842) | Shilling620 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Shilling1,708) | Shilling2,483 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 65% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Shilling9,863) | Shilling3,388 | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (Shilling4,265) | Shilling3,775 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (Shilling12,067) | Shilling5,809 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (Shilling16,226) | Shilling5,153 | + 215% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 109% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,886 (Shilling3,013,557) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (Shilling189) | Shilling109 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (Shilling9,574) | Shilling4,374 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 37% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 (Shilling538) | Shilling279 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Shilling1,242) | Shilling1,153 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (Shilling4,573) | Shilling3,465 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.69 (Shilling429) | Shilling388 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (Shilling397) | Shilling279 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (Shilling339) | Shilling462 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (Shilling180) | Shilling124 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (Shilling206) | Shilling148 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (Shilling2,970) | Shilling904 | + 229% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 47% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Shilling5,227) | Shilling2,259 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Shilling2,625) | Shilling1,243 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (Shilling8,509) | Shilling2,201 | + 287% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (Shilling8,677) | Shilling4,341 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Shilling1,051) | Shilling624 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (Shilling378) | Shilling312 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (Shilling506) | Shilling224 | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (Shilling54,200) | Shilling78,248 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (Shilling27) | Shilling5.40 | + 395% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (Shilling3,893) | Shilling8,325 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Shilling798) | Shilling242 | + 230% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 68% more expensive than in Kenya
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