Cost of living in Monaco vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | + 55% | |||
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Food in Monaco is 55% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (AU$36) | AU$17 | + 110% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$11 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.60 (AU$9) | AU$4.99 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.57 (AU$2.43) | AU$1.27 | + 92% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.32 (AU$7) | AU$4.99 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (AU$4.14) | AU$4.99 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.11 (AU$4.81) | AU$4.35 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.06 (AU$8) | AU$3.46 | + 126% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.07 (AU$3.21) | AU$4.73 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.79 (AU$5.87) | AU$3.13 | + 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.76 (AU$4.28) | AU$1.79 | + 140% | |
Housing | + 174% | |||
Housing in Monaco is 174% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €5,701 (AU$8,830) | AU$2,461 | + 259% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €4,747 (AU$7,354) | AU$1,879 | + 291% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (AU$288) | AU$140 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €3,727 (AU$5,772) | AU$1,843 | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €2,539 (AU$3,933) | AU$1,301 | + 202% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (AU$146) | AU$92 | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (AU$52) | AU$52 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | €596 (AU$924) | AU$573 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €157 (AU$243) | AU$177 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (AU$25) | AU$28 | - 11% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Monaco is 16% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (AU$136) | AU$100 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (AU$61) | AU$60 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (AU$135) | AU$157 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €148 (AU$230) | AU$117 | + 97% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Monaco is 9% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,761 (AU$36,805) | AU$25,963 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (AU$2.50) | AU$1.45 | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (AU$50) | AU$100 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (AU$42) | AU$21 | + 102% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Monaco is 39% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.90 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (AU$122) | AU$71 | + 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.44 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.05 (AU$8) | AU$4.60 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.18 (AU$8) | AU$5.36 | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (AU$4.64) | AU$3.19 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.20 (AU$4.95) | AU$3.88 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 (AU$58) | AU$25 | + 133% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Monaco is 41% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €61 (AU$95) | AU$52 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$34) | AU$27 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €388 (AU$602) | AU$162 | + 271% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €97 (AU$150) | AU$108 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €17 (AU$27) | AU$14 | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (AU$6) | AU$4.46 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.64 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €793 (AU$1,228) | AU$594 | + 107% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (AU$0.62) | AU$0.83 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €92 (AU$142) | AU$53 | + 167% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$11) | AU$27 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 72% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$11,691 (€7,548) in Monaco to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$6,800 in Newcastle.
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