Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Mauritius
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 83% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨835) | ₨269 | + 210% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨518) | ₨350 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.96 (₨242) | ₨172 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (₨57) | ₨35 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (₨209) | ₨99 | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (₨139) | ₨87 | + 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨306) | ₨160 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (₨111) | ₨95 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (₨74) | ₨56 | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (₨70) | ₨70 | + 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨304) | ₨472 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (₨141) | ₨76 | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (₨70) | ₨10 | + 603% | |
Housing | + 159% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 159% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,259 (₨110,175) | ₨50,890 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,839 (₨89,696) | ₨23,651 | + 279% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €299 (₨14,563) | ₨2,840 | + 413% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,539 (₨75,073) | ₨27,201 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,284 (₨62,633) | ₨13,679 | + 358% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €201 (₨9,789) | ₨2,000 | + 389% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (₨1,999) | ₨692 | + 189% | |
40” flat screen tv | €317 (₨15,466) | ₨27,685 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (₨9,134) | ₨7,679 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (₨546) | ₨250 | + 118% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (₨1,125) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 20% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₨3,747) | ₨2,280 | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨1,636) | ₨3,120 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₨4,347) | ₨4,720 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (₨5,767) | ₨3,000 | + 92% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 77% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (₨1,396,196) | ₨1,376,100 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.11 (₨103) | ₨75 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (₨4,076) | ₨1,500 | + 172% | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 43% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.05 (₨100) | ₨125 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₨585) | ₨400 | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (₨2,230) | ₨800 | + 179% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (₨341) | ₨150 | + 128% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.17 (₨252) | ₨156 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (₨172) | ₨300 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (₨116) | ₨125 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (₨158) | ₨75 | + 111% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (₨1,455) | ₨600 | + 142% | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 97% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (₨2,618) | ₨1,000 | + 162% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₨1,177) | ₨600 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (₨11,400) | ₨1,000 | + 1040% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (₨3,451) | ₨1,400 | + 147% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨648) | ₨300 | + 116% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 (₨162) | ₨125 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.30 (₨259) | ₨175 | + 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €636 (₨31,044) | ₨25,000 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₨3.87) | ₨1.00 | + 287% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨1,807) | ₨1,300 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨367) | ₨240 | + 53% | |
TOTAL | + 90% |
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 900 prices entered by 175 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 90% more expensive than in Mauritius
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