Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 129% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (Shilling1,807) | Shilling648 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (Shilling1,531) | Shilling755 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (Shilling470) | Shilling461 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (Shilling253) | Shilling98 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (Shilling460) | Shilling241 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Shilling506) | Shilling109 | + 363% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (Shilling1,258) | Shilling876 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (Shilling542) | Shilling283 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (Shilling470) | Shilling127 | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (Shilling439) | Shilling304 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (Shilling4,803) | Shilling1,499 | + 220% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (Shilling566) | Shilling188 | + 201% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (Shilling145) | Shilling43 | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 32% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (Shilling126,409) | Shilling156,758 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (Shilling65,043) | Shilling93,468 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (Shilling39,625) | Shilling7,126 | + 456% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (Shilling72,270) | Shilling65,576 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (Shilling54,202) | Shilling55,238 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (Shilling13,089) | Shilling4,581 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (Shilling6,637) | Shilling3,272 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (Shilling49,968) | Shilling36,351 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (Shilling22,739) | Shilling16,041 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (Shilling2,183) | Shilling991 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (Shilling1,084) | Shilling550 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 52% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (Shilling8,295) | Shilling6,708 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (Shilling3,955) | Shilling2,827 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (Shilling17,322) | Shilling8,950 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Shilling17,701) | Shilling7,335 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 115% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (Shilling3,033,666) | Shilling2,538,990 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (Shilling217) | Shilling180 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (Shilling14,454) | Shilling4,746 | + 205% | |
| Personal Care | + 176% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 176% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (Shilling395) | Shilling303 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (Shilling1,405) | Shilling414 | + 239% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (Shilling6,283) | Shilling2,204 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (Shilling1,152) | Shilling1,000 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Shilling522) | Shilling250 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (Shilling1,260) | Shilling300 | + 320% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (Shilling691) | Shilling201 | + 244% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (Shilling914) | Shilling161 | + 468% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (Shilling1,962) | Shilling738 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 59% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (Shilling6,464) | Shilling2,541 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (Shilling2,433) | Shilling1,871 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Shilling2,518 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (Shilling10,499) | Shilling4,892 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (Shilling1,373) | Shilling749 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (Shilling811) | Shilling374 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (Shilling331) | Shilling330 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Shilling80,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Shilling36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (Shilling8,648) | Shilling4,740 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (Shilling1,535) | Shilling296 | + 418% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 337 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
72.270
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 83% more expensive than in Kenya
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