Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 219 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 120 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 55 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 35 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 24 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.79 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 72 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 40 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 235 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 30 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 195% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,822 (Mex$ 45,409) | Mex$ 18,786 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,444 (Mex$ 35,995) | Mex$ 8,614 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (Mex$ 4,344) | Mex$ 1,023 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,268 (Mex$ 31,603) | Mex$ 10,164 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €868 (Mex$ 21,638) | Mex$ 5,167 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (Mex$ 2,775) | Mex$ 696 | + 299% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 379 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 (Mex$ 10,663) | Mex$ 6,801 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (Mex$ 4,441) | Mex$ 2,067 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 99 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 90 | + 315% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (Mex$ 2,034) | Mex$ 840 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (Mex$ 1,085) | Mex$ 645 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (Mex$ 2,614) | Mex$ 1,517 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (Mex$ 3,418) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 205% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 205% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,378 (Mex$ 707,276) | Mex$ 347,964 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 (Mex$ 2,501) | Mex$ 539 | + 364% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.46 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 82 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 183 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 524 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 80 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 50 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 56 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 30 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 29 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 189 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 86% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (Mex$ 1,012) | Mex$ 304 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Mex$ 544) | Mex$ 150 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (Mex$ 1,869) | Mex$ 841 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Mex$ 1,668) | Mex$ 683 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 126 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 71 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 39 | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (Mex$ 11,574) | Mex$ 10,497 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Mex$ 3.04) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Mex$ 1,163) | Mex$ 979 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 62 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 139% more expensive than in Mexico
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