Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 83% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Shilling2,102) | Shilling684 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Shilling1,101) | Shilling661 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (Shilling577) | Shilling429 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (Shilling151) | Shilling99 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (Shilling443) | Shilling206 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (Shilling295) | Shilling102 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.79 (Shilling768) | Shilling684 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (Shilling318) | Shilling271 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (Shilling202) | Shilling92 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (Shilling184) | Shilling200 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Shilling1,143) | Shilling1,634 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (Shilling330) | Shilling159 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (Shilling147) | Shilling69 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 102% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,822 (Shilling241,437) | Shilling136,267 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,444 (Shilling191,382) | Shilling48,942 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (Shilling23,095) | Shilling8,499 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,268 (Shilling168,031) | Shilling77,444 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €868 (Shilling115,047) | Shilling49,372 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (Shilling14,755) | Shilling4,266 | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (Shilling4,527) | Shilling4,262 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 (Shilling56,693) | Shilling47,797 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (Shilling23,611) | Shilling11,225 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Shilling1,126) | Shilling819 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Shilling1,997) | Shilling340 | + 488% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 113% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (Shilling10,814) | Shilling2,657 | + 307% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (Shilling5,767) | Shilling3,776 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (Shilling13,897) | Shilling4,569 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (Shilling18,174) | Shilling5,990 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 131% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,378 (Shilling3,760,525) | Shilling2,480,630 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (Shilling208) | Shilling110 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 (Shilling13,299) | Shilling4,240 | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 82% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.46 (Shilling458) | Shilling226 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Shilling1,838) | Shilling806 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (Shilling4,573) | Shilling2,033 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (Shilling379) | Shilling388 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (Shilling548) | Shilling388 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (Shilling562) | Shilling329 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (Shilling223) | Shilling165 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (Shilling270) | Shilling166 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Shilling3,294) | Shilling768 | + 329% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 117% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (Shilling5,382) | Shilling1,954 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Shilling2,891) | Shilling1,315 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (Shilling9,939) | Shilling2,000 | + 397% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Shilling8,867) | Shilling4,612 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Shilling1,506) | Shilling573 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (Shilling479) | Shilling313 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (Shilling670) | Shilling235 | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (Shilling61,537) | Shilling39,326 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Shilling16) | Shilling3.20 | + 405% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Shilling6,182) | Shilling4,303 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Shilling1,039) | Shilling297 | + 249% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,544 prices entered by 268 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 108% more expensive than in Kenya
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