Cost of living in Monaco is 215% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania)
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| Food | + 132% | |||
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| Food in Monaco is 132% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Monaco | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (121 lei) | 52 lei | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (56 lei) | 27 lei | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (32 lei) | 15 lei | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (23 lei) | 15 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.25 (16 lei) | 8 lei | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (38 lei) | 21 lei | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (17 lei) | 5.02 lei | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.69 (28 lei) | 3.55 lei | + 697% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.81 (14 lei) | 4.38 lei | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (55 lei) | 32 lei | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.31 (16 lei) | 8 lei | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.52 (13 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 663% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 663% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Monaco | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €9,280 (46,174 lei) | 3,951 lei | + 1069% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €7,025 (34,955 lei) | 2,467 lei | + 1317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €264 (1,312 lei) | 588 lei | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €4,069 (20,246 lei) | 2,162 lei | + 837% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €2,802 (13,944 lei) | 1,560 lei | + 794% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (613 lei) | 350 lei | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (191 lei) | 41 lei | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €639 (3,180 lei) | 1,493 lei | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 437 lei | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (44 lei) | 49 lei | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (84 lei) | 52 lei | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 18% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Monaco | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (465 lei) | 333 lei | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (217 lei) | 192 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (450 lei) | 389 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 422 lei | - | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 70% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Monaco | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,489 (121,851 lei) | 102,384 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (151 lei) | 79 lei | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €34 (170 lei) | 26 lei | + 564% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 29% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Monaco | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 29 lei | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (32 lei) | 31 lei | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (386 lei) | 251 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 24 lei | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 16 lei | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 24 lei | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9 lei | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 17 lei | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €48 (239 lei) | 60 lei | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 126% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Monaco | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €71 (352 lei) | 143 lei | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (111 lei) | 70 lei | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €432 (2,151 lei) | 170 lei | + 1163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (498 lei) | 213 lei | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €19 (94 lei) | 32 lei | + 192% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.67 (23 lei) | 13 lei | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.88 (29 lei) | 11 lei | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €865 (4,303 lei) | 4,004 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (1.58 lei) | 0.47 lei | + 236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €94 (470 lei) | 210 lei | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (36 lei) | 24 lei | + 51% | |
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TOTAL | + 215% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 604 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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