Cost of living in Monaco compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 248% | |||
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Food in Monaco is 248% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (R$ 130) | R$ 30 | + 330% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 50) | R$ 31 | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 153% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.89 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.39 | + 126% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.30 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €9 (R$ 47) | R$ 7 | + 559% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €23 (R$ 121) | R$ 20 | + 499% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.23 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.83 | + 130% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €6 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.69 | + 484% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €27 (R$ 140) | R$ 42 | + 230% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €4.01 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 161% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.96 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.82 | + 307% | |
Housing | + 954% | |||
Housing in Monaco is 954% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €9,234 (R$ 48,499) | R$ 2,814 | + 1623% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €7,176 (R$ 37,687) | R$ 2,001 | + 1783% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €223 (R$ 1,173) | R$ 569 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €6,443 (R$ 33,839) | R$ 2,236 | + 1414% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €3,622 (R$ 19,022) | R$ 1,472 | + 1192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €278 (R$ 1,460) | R$ 404 | + 261% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (R$ 237) | R$ 84 | + 182% | |
40” flat screen tv | €600 (R$ 3,151) | R$ 2,006 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €230 (R$ 1,208) | R$ 586 | + 106% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (R$ 75) | R$ 26 | + 185% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (R$ 118) | R$ 19 | + 528% | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Monaco is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (R$ 525) | R$ 244 | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (R$ 158) | R$ 219 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €303 (R$ 1,594) | R$ 349 | + 356% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €300 (R$ 1,576) | R$ 266 | + 492% | |
Transportation | + 126% | |||
Transportation in Monaco is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,549 (R$ 212,967) | R$ 98,696 | + 116% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €112 (R$ 587) | R$ 222 | + 164% | |
Personal Care | + 131% | |||
Personal Care in Monaco is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (R$ 60) | R$ 17 | + 251% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (R$ 29) | R$ 52 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (R$ 428) | R$ 244 | + 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 99% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 6 | + 313% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.57 | + 360% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €67 (R$ 350) | R$ 48 | + 630% | |
Entertainment | + 208% | |||
Entertainment in Monaco is 208% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €150 (R$ 788) | R$ 92 | + 753% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €40 (R$ 213) | R$ 53 | + 298% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €963 (R$ 5,057) | R$ 189 | + 2581% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (R$ 525) | R$ 189 | + 177% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €28 (R$ 148) | R$ 26 | + 478% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €11 (R$ 59) | R$ 12 | + 373% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €10 (R$ 50) | R$ 10 | + 399% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €903 (R$ 4,745) | R$ 3,925 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (R$ 2.10) | R$ 1.29 | + 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 122 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (R$ 53) | R$ 12 | + 335% | |
TOTAL | + 342% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 342% more expensive than in Brazil
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