Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 158 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 108 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 57 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.46 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 32 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 22 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.76 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 67 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 40 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.91 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 23 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 217 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.39 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 28 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 111% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,761 (Mex$ 35,364) | Mex$ 19,384 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (Mex$ 26,907) | Mex$ 8,949 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (Mex$ 3,176) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,045 (Mex$ 20,977) | Mex$ 10,973 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €818 (Mex$ 16,429) | Mex$ 5,824 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (Mex$ 2,357) | Mex$ 885 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 388 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €501 (Mex$ 10,061) | Mex$ 7,613 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (Mex$ 3,580) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 102 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 85 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Mex$ 1,741) | Mex$ 855 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 633 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Mex$ 1,821) | Mex$ 1,517 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (Mex$ 2,389) | Mex$ 1,215 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 151% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (Mex$ 542,210) | Mex$ 325,472 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (Mex$ 1,936) | Mex$ 500 | + 287% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.02 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 80 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 222 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 562 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.49 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 68 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 49 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 58 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.97 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (Mex$ 527) | Mex$ 180 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Mex$ 836) | Mex$ 344 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 139 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (Mex$ 1,990) | Mex$ 904 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (Mex$ 1,170) | Mex$ 657 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 110 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 59 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 41 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (Mex$ 8,827) | Mex$ 9,700 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Mex$ 2.07) | Mex$ 1.55 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 861 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 55 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 89% more expensive than in Mexico
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