Cost of living in Monaco vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 70% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (£20) | £10 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £5.65 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.60 (£4.86) | £4.17 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.57 (£1.36) | £0.73 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.32 (£3.76) | £2.75 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (£2.32) | £1.92 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £5.41 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.11 (£2.70) | £1.89 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.06 (£4.39) | £0.81 | + 442% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.07 (£1.80) | £2.16 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.79 (£3.29) | £1.92 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.76 (£2.40) | £0.74 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 169% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €5,701 (£4,953) | £1,367 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €4,747 (£4,125) | £832 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (£161) | £164 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €3,727 (£3,238) | £1,029 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €2,539 (£2,206) | £915 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (£82) | £156 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (£29) | £19 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €596 (£518) | £340 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €157 (£136) | £71 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.58) | £5.36 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (£14) | £10 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 32% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (£76) | £49 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (£34) | £32 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (£76) | £54 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €148 (£129) | £55 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 25% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,761 (£20,645) | £22,837 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (£1.40) | £1.23 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (£28) | £59 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (£23) | £13 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 42% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.90 (£3.39) | £2.90 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (£69) | £75 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.44 (£4.73) | £2.74 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.05 (£4.39) | £1.35 | + 225% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.18 (£4.50) | £2.57 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (£2.60) | £1.80 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.20 (£2.78) | £1.49 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 (£33) | £11 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 79% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €61 (£53) | £23 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£19) | £22 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €388 (£337) | £100 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €97 (£84) | £54 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €17 (£15) | £8 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (£3.43) | £2.65 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.64 (£4.90) | £3.79 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €793 (£689) | £295 | + 134% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (£0.35) | £0.20 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €92 (£80) | £35 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£5.96) | £9 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 164 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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