Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 215% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (₨1,837) | ₨269 | + 582% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (₨538) | ₨350 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (₨267) | ₨172 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (₨89) | ₨35 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (₨254) | ₨99 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨178) | ₨87 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (₨442) | ₨160 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (₨381) | ₨95 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (₨165) | ₨56 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (₨154) | ₨70 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (₨1,687) | ₨472 | + 257% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (₨199) | ₨76 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (₨77) | ₨10 | + 671% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 54% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (₨63,447) | ₨50,890 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (₨22,326) | ₨23,651 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (₨13,915) | ₨2,840 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (₨38,773) | ₨27,201 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (₨17,624) | ₨13,679 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (₨4,596) | ₨2,000 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (₨2,331) | ₨884 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (₨17,547) | ₨27,685 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (₨7,985) | ₨7,679 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (₨766) | ₨250 | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (₨203) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 24% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (₨2,913) | ₨2,280 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (₨1,389) | ₨3,120 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (₨6,083) | ₨4,041 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (₨6,216) | ₨3,000 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 92% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (₨1,065,331) | ₨1,376,100 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (₨67) | ₨74 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (₨5,076) | ₨1,500 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 66% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (₨139) | ₨125 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (₨493) | ₨400 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (₨2,207) | ₨800 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (₨405) | ₨150 | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (₨183) | ₨156 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (₨443) | ₨300 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (₨243) | ₨125 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (₨321) | ₨75 | + 328% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (₨689) | ₨600 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 112% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (₨2,270) | ₨1,000 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (₨854) | ₨544 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (₨3,687) | ₨1,400 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (₨508) | ₨300 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (₨285) | ₨125 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (₨116) | ₨175 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (₨28,069) | ₨25,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (₨13) | ₨1.00 | + 1174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (₨3,037) | ₨1,300 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (₨539) | ₨242 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
25.379
MUR
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 96% more expensive than in Mauritius
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