Cost of living in Monaco is 65% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 62% | |||
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| Food in Monaco is 62% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monaco | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 47 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 33 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 15 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (Dirham 5.00) | Dirham 6 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 4.92 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 30 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.69 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 3.72 | + 489% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.81 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 10 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 68 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.31 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.52 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.41 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 178% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monaco | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €9,280 (Dirham 35,806) | Dirham 8,389 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €7,025 (Dirham 27,106) | Dirham 4,987 | + 444% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €264 (Dirham 1,018) | Dirham 835 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €4,069 (Dirham 15,700) | Dirham 5,419 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €2,802 (Dirham 10,813) | Dirham 3,583 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (Dirham 475) | Dirham 646 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 296 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €639 (Dirham 2,466) | Dirham 789 | + 213% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 341 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 40 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 37 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monaco | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (Dirham 361) | Dirham 232 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 205 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dirham 349) | Dirham 323 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 392 | - | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 25% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monaco | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,489 (Dirham 94,490) | Dirham 115,441 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.95 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 277 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €34 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 50 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 18% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monaco | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 37 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (Dirham 299) | Dirham 241 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dirham 16 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 13 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €48 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 40 | + 369% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 35% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monaco | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €71 (Dirham 273) | Dirham 174 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 97 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €432 (Dirham 1,668) | Dirham 234 | + 612% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (Dirham 386) | Dirham 414 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €19 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 95 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.67 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.88 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 42 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €865 (Dirham 3,337) | Dirham 2,081 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (Dirham 1.23) | Dirham 0.40 | + 207% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €94 (Dirham 364) | Dirham 276 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 18 | + 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 65% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 855 prices entered by 233 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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