Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 132% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨770) | ₨60 | + 1183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨398) | ₨225 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.12 (₨200) | ₨114 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₨54) | ₨50 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (₨158) | ₨78 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (₨107) | ₨59 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨293) | ₨141 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (₨109) | ₨55 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (₨66) | ₨43 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (₨64) | ₨67 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨372) | ₨470 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (₨118) | ₨65 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (₨60) | ₨14 | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 164% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,734 (₨84,318) | ₨34,876 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,388 (₨67,484) | ₨20,534 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (₨8,491) | ₨2,100 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,237 (₨60,118) | ₨26,665 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (₨43,389) | ₨10,203 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (₨5,525) | ₨1,479 | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (₨1,870) | ₨905 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (₨21,796) | ₨20,089 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €181 (₨8,786) | ₨4,343 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨397) | ₨258 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨732) | ₨149 | + 390% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 10% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₨3,753) | ₨3,146 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (₨1,993) | ₨2,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₨4,414) | ₨3,514 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (₨5,855) | ₨4,688 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 110% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,477 (₨1,335,722) | ₨1,500,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (₨78) | ₨47 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (₨4,385) | ₨940 | + 366% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 4% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.33 (₨113) | ₨408 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨674) | ₨574 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (₨1,677) | ₨750 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (₨139) | ₨259 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (₨193) | ₨229 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (₨206) | ₨251 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (₨72) | ₨109 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (₨96) | ₨108 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (₨1,189) | ₨327 | + 263% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨1,963) | ₨1,888 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨1,125) | ₨606 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (₨2,856) | ₨1,207 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₨3,086) | ₨2,474 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨552) | ₨768 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (₨166) | ₨171 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (₨238) | ₨222 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (₨22,889) | ₨39,922 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (₨8) | ₨4.55 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (₨1,768) | ₨2,077 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨380) | ₨230 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 88% more expensive than in Mauritius
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