Cost of living in Monaco compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 169% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (R$ 129) | R$ 36 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (R$ 68) | R$ 34 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €10 (R$ 54) | R$ 11 | + 374% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.60 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.82 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.48 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.80 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 6 | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (R$ 81) | R$ 44 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.50 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.91 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 979% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 979% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €12,922 (R$ 69,876) | R$ 3,721 | + 1778% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €8,757 (R$ 47,354) | R$ 2,491 | + 1801% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €314 (R$ 1,696) | R$ 587 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €4,888 (R$ 26,432) | R$ 2,662 | + 893% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €3,999 (R$ 21,624) | R$ 1,698 | + 1174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €220 (R$ 1,190) | R$ 498 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (R$ 270) | R$ 90 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €800 (R$ 4,326) | R$ 1,987 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €230 (R$ 1,244) | R$ 631 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (R$ 77) | R$ 29 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (R$ 122) | R$ 20 | + 495% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (R$ 541) | R$ 249 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 248 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €303 (R$ 1,641) | R$ 407 | + 303% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €300 (R$ 1,622) | R$ 301 | + 439% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,549 (R$ 219,264) | R$ 115,503 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.56 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (R$ 146) | R$ 229 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (R$ 62) | R$ 21 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (R$ 30) | R$ 43 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (R$ 324) | R$ 263 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 19 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.31 | + 308% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €80 (R$ 433) | R$ 55 | + 689% | |
| Entertainment | + 262% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 262% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monaco | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €135 (R$ 732) | R$ 112 | + 552% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €40 (R$ 219) | R$ 67 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €963 (R$ 5,207) | R$ 215 | + 2321% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (R$ 541) | R$ 200 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (R$ 108) | R$ 29 | + 272% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €7 (R$ 40) | R$ 12 | + 241% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 11 | + 368% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €903 (R$ 4,886) | R$ 4,404 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (R$ 1.11) | R$ 1.31 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €300 (R$ 1,622) | R$ 125 | + 1196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (R$ 54) | R$ 11 | + 379% | |
| TOTAL | + 293% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,815 prices entered by 1,655 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 293% more expensive than in Brazil
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