Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Mauritius
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 30% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨726) | ₨500 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨403) | ₨212 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (₨192) | ₨114 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₨51) | ₨50 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.31 (₨162) | ₨100 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (₨107) | ₨250 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.67 (₨277) | ₨40 | + 592% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (₨102) | ₨55 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (₨65) | ₨43 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (₨60) | ₨100 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨324) | ₨1,000 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.45 (₨120) | ₨65 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (₨73) | ₨14 | + 434% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 133% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,785 (₨87,161) | ₨40,000 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,371 (₨66,949) | ₨25,000 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (₨8,402) | ₨2,100 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,200 (₨58,612) | ₨26,665 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €897 (₨43,819) | ₨10,203 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (₨5,337) | ₨1,479 | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (₨1,821) | ₨1,200 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (₨21,893) | ₨45,000 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (₨8,018) | ₨4,343 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨380) | ₨258 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨732) | ₨149 | + 391% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨3,909) | ₨4,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (₨1,824) | ₨2,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨4,237) | ₨3,500 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (₨5,810) | ₨4,688 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 97% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,790 (₨1,308,161) | ₨1,546,670 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (₨80) | ₨47 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (₨4,066) | ₨940 | + 333% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 6% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.33 (₨114) | ₨408 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨677) | ₨574 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (₨1,685) | ₨500 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.30 (₨161) | ₨259 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (₨194) | ₨229 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (₨207) | ₨120 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (₨72) | ₨109 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (₨97) | ₨108 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨1,257) | ₨327 | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 17% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨1,975) | ₨1,000 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨1,134) | ₨600 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (₨3,019) | ₨1,207 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨3,051) | ₨3,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨471) | ₨250 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (₨154) | ₨100 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.66 (₨228) | ₨150 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (₨22,991) | ₨39,922 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (₨8) | ₨4.55 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (₨1,542) | ₨2,077 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨383) | ₨240 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 64% more expensive than in Mauritius
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