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Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 51% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨529) | ₨282 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨315) | ₨231 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (₨169) | ₨109 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (₨44) | ₨55 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.29 (₨131) | ₨78 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (₨94) | ₨58 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.82 (₨232) | ₨148 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (₨91) | ₨69 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (₨72) | ₨45 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (₨49) | ₨60 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨260) | ₨470 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.41 (₨96) | ₨54 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (₨51) | ₨19 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 98% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,794 (₨71,515) | ₨35,922 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,322 (₨52,685) | ₨20,534 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (₨5,952) | ₨2,100 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,103 (₨43,979) | ₨26,665 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €808 (₨32,197) | ₨10,203 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €113 (₨4,500) | ₨1,479 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (₨1,125) | ₨1,049 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €482 (₨19,224) | ₨20,089 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (₨5,132) | ₨4,343 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨334) | ₨258 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨556) | ₨149 | + 273% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 23% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₨3,421) | ₨4,006 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (₨1,317) | ₨2,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₨3,553) | ₨4,006 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (₨4,834) | ₨4,365 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 15% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,458 (₨1,054,679) | ₨1,305,660 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (₨65) | ₨51 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (₨3,494) | ₨4,366 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 27% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (₨172) | ₨408 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨515) | ₨574 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (₨1,474) | ₨850 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (₨130) | ₨259 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.23 (₨129) | ₨229 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (₨112) | ₨251 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (₨61) | ₨109 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (₨78) | ₨161 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨916) | ₨219 | + 319% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 22% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (₨1,712) | ₨1,888 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨913) | ₨701 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₨2,859) | ₨1,207 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₨2,409) | ₨2,474 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨349) | ₨768 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (₨120) | ₨171 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (₨196) | ₨222 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €431 (₨17,169) | ₨39,922 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨4.17) | ₨4.55 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (₨1,304) | ₨2,077 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨278) | ₨254 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,496 prices entered by 428 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 11% more expensive than in Mauritius
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