Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 97% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Shilling1,981) | Shilling705 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Shilling1,453) | Shilling611 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (Shilling617) | Shilling439 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (Shilling148) | Shilling119 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 (Shilling523) | Shilling229 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (Shilling371) | Shilling105 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Shilling791) | Shilling900 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (Shilling339) | Shilling277 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (Shilling229) | Shilling101 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 (Shilling207) | Shilling210 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Shilling838) | Shilling1,091 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.09 (Shilling399) | Shilling197 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Shilling157) | Shilling52 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 64% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,777 (Shilling229,560) | Shilling169,650 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,460 (Shilling188,606) | Shilling83,603 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €287 (Shilling37,129) | Shilling15,047 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,279 (Shilling165,179) | Shilling95,669 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,023 (Shilling132,133) | Shilling57,033 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €193 (Shilling24,866) | Shilling8,455 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (Shilling4,130) | Shilling2,991 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (Shilling45,827) | Shilling43,137 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (Shilling15,729) | Shilling23,937 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Shilling1,312) | Shilling700 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (Shilling2,401) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 73% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Shilling10,117) | Shilling6,416 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €68 (Shilling8,836) | Shilling5,872 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €116 (Shilling14,974) | Shilling6,181 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €145 (Shilling18,774) | Shilling5,515 | + 240% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 58% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,233 (Shilling4,292,077) | Shilling2,958,140 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (Shilling275) | Shilling168 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 (Shilling10,220) | Shilling6,000 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 149% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.57 (Shilling461) | Shilling178 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Shilling1,550) | Shilling320 | + 384% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (Shilling6,045) | Shilling3,000 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (Shilling649) | Shilling333 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.40 (Shilling698) | Shilling308 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.01 (Shilling389) | Shilling439 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (Shilling279) | Shilling115 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.25 (Shilling420) | Shilling122 | + 244% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Shilling2,985) | Shilling300 | + 895% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 163% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (Shilling6,874) | Shilling2,000 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Shilling2,980) | Shilling1,221 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €255 (Shilling32,903) | Shilling1,600 | + 1956% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (Shilling7,891) | Shilling7,150 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Shilling1,610) | Shilling645 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (Shilling461) | Shilling276 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.21 (Shilling673) | Shilling239 | + 182% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €570 (Shilling73,575) | Shilling26,546 | + 177% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Shilling26) | Shilling4.02 | + 542% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Shilling5,144) | Shilling2,149 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Shilling994) | Shilling317 | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 822 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 79% more expensive than in Kenya
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