Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 256% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 256% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (Shilling4,999) | Shilling705 | + 610% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (Shilling1,463) | Shilling611 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (Shilling727) | Shilling439 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (Shilling242) | Shilling119 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (Shilling691) | Shilling229 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Shilling483) | Shilling105 | + 361% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (Shilling1,202) | Shilling900 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (Shilling1,036) | Shilling277 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (Shilling449) | Shilling101 | + 345% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (Shilling419) | Shilling210 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (Shilling4,589) | Shilling1,091 | + 321% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (Shilling541) | Shilling197 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (Shilling210) | Shilling52 | + 300% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 25% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (Shilling172,631) | Shilling169,650 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (Shilling60,746) | Shilling83,603 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (Shilling37,860) | Shilling15,047 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (Shilling105,495) | Shilling95,669 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (Shilling47,953) | Shilling57,033 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (Shilling12,506) | Shilling8,455 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (Shilling6,341) | Shilling2,991 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (Shilling47,743) | Shilling43,137 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (Shilling21,727) | Shilling23,937 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (Shilling2,085) | Shilling700 | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (Shilling552) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (Shilling7,925) | Shilling6,416 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (Shilling3,779) | Shilling5,872 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (Shilling16,551) | Shilling6,181 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Shilling16,913) | Shilling5,515 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 72% 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 (Shilling2,898,606) | Shilling2,958,140 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (Shilling181) | Shilling168 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (Shilling13,810) | Shilling6,000 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 198% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (Shilling378) | Shilling178 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (Shilling1,343) | Shilling320 | + 320% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (Shilling6,004) | Shilling3,000 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (Shilling1,101) | Shilling333 | + 231% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Shilling498) | Shilling308 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (Shilling1,204) | Shilling439 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (Shilling661) | Shilling115 | + 477% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (Shilling873) | Shilling122 | + 614% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (Shilling1,875) | Shilling300 | + 525% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 158% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (Shilling6,176) | Shilling2,000 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (Shilling2,325) | Shilling825 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Shilling1,600 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (Shilling10,032) | Shilling7,150 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (Shilling1,381) | Shilling645 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (Shilling775) | Shilling276 | + 181% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (Shilling316) | Shilling239 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Shilling76,371) | Shilling26,546 | + 188% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Shilling35) | Shilling4.02 | + 762% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (Shilling8,263) | Shilling2,149 | + 285% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (Shilling1,466) | Shilling317 | + 362% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 244 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 94% more expensive than in Kenya
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