- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Mauritius
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 43% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨530) | ₨303 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨304) | ₨233 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.07 (₨159) | ₨122 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₨43) | ₨57 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 (₨131) | ₨83 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (₨98) | ₨57 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.82 (₨227) | ₨177 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (₨96) | ₨69 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (₨64) | ₨46 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (₨50) | ₨62 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨293) | ₨475 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (₨97) | ₨55 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (₨51) | ₨21 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 97% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,960 (₨76,533) | ₨36,667 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,425 (₨55,651) | ₨20,782 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (₨5,432) | ₨2,760 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,241 (₨48,454) | ₨27,210 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €892 (₨34,812) | ₨10,790 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (₨4,144) | ₨1,848 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨1,134) | ₨1,077 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (₨16,155) | ₨20,089 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (₨4,969) | ₨4,190 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨291) | ₨245 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨569) | ₨149 | + 281% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 20% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₨3,318) | ₨3,986 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (₨1,432) | ₨2,075 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (₨4,049) | ₨4,757 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (₨5,361) | ₨4,384 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 19% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,002 (₨1,015,264) | ₨1,325,280 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (₨63) | ₨53 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (₨3,253) | ₨2,191 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 25% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (₨163) | ₨324 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨511) | ₨574 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (₨1,534) | ₨1,192 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.62 (₨141) | ₨315 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (₨123) | ₨215 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (₨110) | ₨266 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (₨63) | ₨94 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (₨70) | ₨161 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨971) | ₨275 | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 2% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨1,747) | ₨1,640 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨880) | ₨641 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (₨2,854) | ₨1,207 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (₨2,943) | ₨1,929 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨361) | ₨715 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (₨128) | ₨136 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (₨167) | ₨191 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (₨18,179) | ₨39,922 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₨10) | ₨3.94 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (₨1,271) | ₨2,145 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨268) | ₨258 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,357 prices entered by 523 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 30% more expensive than in Mauritius
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