- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Mauritius
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 37% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨555) | ₨335 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨300) | ₨213 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.87 (₨154) | ₨104 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₨44) | ₨73 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (₨124) | ₨91 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (₨92) | ₨100 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨239) | ₨265 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (₨96) | ₨54 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.48 (₨59) | ₨50 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (₨48) | ₨55 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨328) | ₨414 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.42 (₨96) | ₨53 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (₨55) | ₨22 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 76% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,956 (₨77,618) | ₨45,833 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,384 (₨54,925) | ₨24,150 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (₨5,814) | ₨4,316 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,242 (₨49,270) | ₨24,633 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €885 (₨35,123) | ₨12,096 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (₨4,187) | ₨2,694 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (₨1,120) | ₨1,212 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €423 (₨16,770) | ₨18,787 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (₨4,934) | ₨4,957 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨262) | ₨282 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨585) | ₨144 | + 307% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 19% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₨3,384) | ₨3,287 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (₨1,492) | ₨2,256 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (₨3,934) | ₨4,505 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (₨5,334) | ₨4,065 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 27% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,193 (₨1,039,202) | ₨1,238,760 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (₨62) | ₨50 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (₨3,270) | ₨2,085 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 8% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.11 (₨163) | ₨114 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨510) | ₨575 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (₨1,420) | ₨1,190 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (₨143) | ₨280 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (₨130) | ₨213 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (₨116) | ₨218 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (₨55) | ₨61 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (₨71) | ₨102 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨1,005) | ₨278 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 25% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (₨1,715) | ₨1,217 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨894) | ₨524 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (₨3,012) | ₨1,167 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (₨2,896) | ₨1,784 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨368) | ₨233 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (₨130) | ₨125 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.67 (₨185) | ₨130 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €507 (₨20,118) | ₨29,649 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (₨8) | ₨3.94 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (₨1,287) | ₨1,839 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨271) | ₨238 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 35% more expensive than in Mauritius
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