Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 76% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Shilling1,974) | Shilling641 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Shilling1,121) | Shilling661 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (Shilling574) | Shilling460 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (Shilling146) | Shilling104 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (Shilling434) | Shilling203 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (Shilling311) | Shilling112 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.84 (Shilling746) | Shilling684 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (Shilling318) | Shilling316 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (Shilling235) | Shilling92 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (Shilling178) | Shilling203 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Shilling1,080) | Shilling1,842 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.67 (Shilling341) | Shilling160 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (Shilling155) | Shilling69 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 104% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,848 (Shilling236,213) | Shilling119,098 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,438 (Shilling183,791) | Shilling48,942 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (Shilling21,234) | Shilling8,499 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,206 (Shilling154,142) | Shilling77,444 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €897 (Shilling114,716) | Shilling49,372 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (Shilling13,833) | Shilling4,266 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (Shilling4,487) | Shilling4,262 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €491 (Shilling62,828) | Shilling45,725 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (Shilling20,471) | Shilling11,225 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Shilling1,117) | Shilling819 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Shilling1,858) | Shilling340 | + 447% | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 151% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (Shilling11,195) | Shilling2,657 | + 321% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Shilling4,645) | Shilling2,490 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (Shilling13,795) | Shilling4,569 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €125 (Shilling15,992) | Shilling5,990 | + 167% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 142% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,114 (Shilling3,594,386) | Shilling2,480,630 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (Shilling209) | Shilling110 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €102 (Shilling13,104) | Shilling3,745 | + 250% | |
| 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) | €4.09 (Shilling523) | Shilling226 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (Shilling1,882) | Shilling806 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (Shilling3,594) | Shilling2,033 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (Shilling384) | Shilling237 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (Shilling529) | Shilling388 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.81 (Shilling615) | Shilling329 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.85 (Shilling237) | Shilling165 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (Shilling255) | Shilling166 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (Shilling3,359) | Shilling768 | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 112% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Shilling5,404) | Shilling1,954 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Shilling2,851) | Shilling1,315 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €122 (Shilling15,606) | Shilling2,000 | + 680% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Shilling8,611) | Shilling4,612 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Shilling1,342) | Shilling573 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (Shilling433) | Shilling313 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.78 (Shilling611) | Shilling235 | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €465 (Shilling59,434) | Shilling39,326 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (Shilling17) | Shilling3.20 | + 432% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (Shilling5,298) | Shilling4,303 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Shilling1,035) | Shilling324 | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 108% more expensive than in Kenya
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