- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Mauritius
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 50% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨548) | ₨303 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨306) | ₨210 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (₨161) | ₨105 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (₨44) | ₨68 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (₨129) | ₨79 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (₨98) | ₨65 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨241) | ₨189 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (₨94) | ₨59 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (₨62) | ₨45 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (₨49) | ₨54 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨316) | ₨457 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.49 (₨100) | ₨52 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (₨52) | ₨22 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 100% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,963 (₨78,507) | ₨38,125 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,405 (₨56,167) | ₨21,117 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (₨5,846) | ₨3,311 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,270 (₨50,787) | ₨23,018 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €888 (₨35,510) | ₨11,508 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (₨4,036) | ₨2,065 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (₨1,130) | ₨1,143 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €412 (₨16,465) | ₨18,000 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (₨4,928) | ₨4,957 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨286) | ₨282 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨579) | ₨160 | + 263% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 19% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₨3,387) | ₨3,287 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (₨1,465) | ₨2,256 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (₨4,066) | ₨4,505 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (₨5,470) | ₨4,065 | + 35% | |
| 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 | €25,830 (₨1,032,859) | ₨1,235,880 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (₨64) | ₨52 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (₨3,251) | ₨2,054 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 10% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.35 (₨174) | ₨114 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨427) | ₨575 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (₨1,374) | ₨1,245 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (₨138) | ₨280 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.52 (₨141) | ₨213 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (₨119) | ₨218 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (₨59) | ₨64 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (₨71) | ₨102 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨1,030) | ₨278 | + 270% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 27% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨1,783) | ₨1,217 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨906) | ₨545 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (₨2,839) | ₨1,167 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (₨3,051) | ₨1,784 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨366) | ₨233 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (₨131) | ₨125 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (₨179) | ₨130 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €486 (₨19,448) | ₨29,649 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₨9) | ₨3.94 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₨1,359) | ₨1,839 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨272) | ₨238 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 42% more expensive than in Mauritius
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