Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 113% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (Shilling1,347) | Shilling551 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (Shilling920) | Shilling659 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (Shilling446) | Shilling356 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (Shilling167) | Shilling100 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (Shilling356) | Shilling197 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (Shilling281) | Shilling104 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Shilling701) | Shilling564 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (Shilling531) | Shilling251 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (Shilling215) | Shilling92 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (Shilling628) | Shilling203 | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (Shilling977) | Shilling1,074 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (Shilling355) | Shilling162 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (Shilling252) | Shilling53 | + 375% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 102% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (Shilling238,791) | Shilling112,926 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (Shilling97,569) | Shilling60,166 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (Shilling21,610) | Shilling8,499 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (Shilling150,443) | Shilling56,349 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (Shilling53,724) | Shilling23,281 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (Shilling31,500) | Shilling4,266 | + 638% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (Shilling4,092) | Shilling4,444 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (Shilling36,789) | Shilling45,255 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (Shilling28,866) | Shilling12,053 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (Shilling1,059) | Shilling1,479 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (Shilling693) | Shilling200 | + 247% | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 136% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (Shilling7,294) | Shilling2,726 | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (Shilling5,871) | Shilling2,566 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (Shilling10,795) | Shilling5,150 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Shilling14,565) | Shilling5,684 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 60% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (Shilling2,956,240) | Shilling1,597,110 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (Shilling110) | Shilling111 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (Shilling6,494) | Shilling3,548 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 68% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (Shilling573) | Shilling210 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (Shilling1,952) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (Shilling3,113) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (Shilling861) | Shilling343 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Shilling423) | Shilling225 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (Shilling624) | Shilling650 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (Shilling345) | Shilling100 | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (Shilling329) | Shilling60 | + 448% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (Shilling2,081) | Shilling300 | + 594% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 52% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (Shilling4,149) | Shilling1,957 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (Shilling1,871) | Shilling1,541 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (Shilling8,026) | Shilling4,202 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (Shilling977) | Shilling784 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (Shilling415) | Shilling282 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (Shilling427) | Shilling253 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Shilling65,767) | Shilling37,703 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Shilling30) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (Shilling6,466) | Shilling5,348 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (Shilling776) | Shilling248 | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 360 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
59.464
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 86% more expensive than in Kenya
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