Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Mauritius
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 85% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨841) | ₨269 | + 212% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨525) | ₨350 | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (₨240) | ₨172 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (₨57) | ₨35 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.39 (₨215) | ₨99 | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (₨138) | ₨87 | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨334) | ₨160 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (₨111) | ₨95 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (₨74) | ₨56 | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (₨70) | ₨70 | + 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨305) | ₨472 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.83 (₨139) | ₨76 | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 (₨71) | ₨10 | + 609% | |
Housing | + 165% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 165% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,279 (₨111,689) | ₨50,890 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,869 (₨91,597) | ₨23,651 | + 287% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €308 (₨15,096) | ₨2,840 | + 432% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,548 (₨75,886) | ₨27,201 | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,319 (₨64,646) | ₨13,679 | + 373% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €217 (₨10,617) | ₨2,000 | + 431% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (₨2,027) | ₨692 | + 193% | |
40” flat screen tv | €324 (₨15,868) | ₨27,685 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (₨10,161) | ₨7,679 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (₨563) | ₨250 | + 125% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €22 (₨1,073) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 19% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₨3,753) | ₨2,280 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨1,679) | ₨3,120 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₨4,355) | ₨4,720 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (₨5,782) | ₨3,000 | + 93% | |
Transportation | + 78% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 78% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,592 (₨1,401,182) | ₨1,376,100 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (₨103) | ₨75 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (₨4,109) | ₨1,500 | + 174% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 41% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.57 (₨175) | ₨125 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₨588) | ₨400 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (₨2,294) | ₨800 | + 187% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (₨246) | ₨150 | + 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.40 (₨265) | ₨156 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.01 (₨148) | ₨300 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (₨106) | ₨125 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.25 (₨159) | ₨75 | + 112% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨1,133) | ₨600 | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 97% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Netherlands | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (₨2,608) | ₨1,000 | + 161% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₨1,170) | ₨600 | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €255 (₨12,485) | ₨1,000 | + 1149% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (₨3,394) | ₨1,400 | + 142% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨611) | ₨300 | + 104% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (₨161) | ₨125 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (₨251) | ₨175 | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €633 (₨31,020) | ₨25,000 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₨3.89) | ₨1.00 | + 289% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₨1,855) | ₨1,300 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨355) | ₨240 | + 48% | |
TOTAL | + 92% |
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 92% more expensive than in Mauritius
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