Cost of living in Monaco is 8% more expensive than in Maui (United States)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Monaco is 29% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Monaco | Maui | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 ($26) | $27 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($12) | $13 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 ($1.36) | $2.32 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 ($4.93) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.25 ($3.41) | $8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 ($3.49) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.69 ($5.97) | $3.71 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.81 ($2.95) | $9 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 ($12) | $18 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.31 ($3.48) | $4.81 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.52 ($2.65) | $4.69 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 65% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Monaco | Maui | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €9,280 ($9,748) | $3,520 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €7,025 ($7,380) | $2,993 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €264 ($277) | $310 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €4,069 ($4,274) | $3,059 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €2,802 ($2,944) | $2,090 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 ($129) | $199 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 ($40) | $71 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €639 ($671) | $349 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $150 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($18) | $46 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 9% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Monaco | Maui | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 ($98) | $74 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 ($46) | $64 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($95) | $101 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $143 | - | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 20% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Monaco | Maui | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,489 ($25,726) | $27,012 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 ($1.78) | $1.41 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 ($32) | $54 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €34 ($36) | $38 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 33% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Monaco | Maui | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $12 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $31 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 ($81) | $158 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $5.70 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $6 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.15 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €48 ($50) | $45 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 9% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Monaco | Maui | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €71 ($74) | $61 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($23) | $31 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €432 ($454) | $43 | + 965% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 ($105) | $137 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €19 ($20) | $18 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.67 ($4.91) | $7 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.88 ($6) | $7 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €865 ($908) | $453 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 ($0.33) | $0.63 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €94 ($99) | $117 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 354 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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