Cost of living in Monaco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 160% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (175元) | 43元 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (67元) | 37元 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (35元) | 17元 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.89 (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.30 (37元) | 16元 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €9 (63元) | 9元 | + 613% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €23 (163元) | 48元 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.23 (23元) | 13元 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (15元) | 6元 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €6 (45元) | 7元 | + 567% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €27 (188元) | 97元 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €4.01 (28元) | 9元 | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.96 (21元) | 13元 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 391% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 391% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €9,234 (65,265元) | 13,898元 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €7,176 (50,716元) | 8,379元 | + 505% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €223 (1,579元) | 462元 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €6,443 (45,538元) | 6,525元 | + 598% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €3,622 (25,598元) | 4,376元 | + 485% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €278 (1,965元) | 516元 | + 281% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (319元) | 140元 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €600 (4,241元) | 1,829元 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €230 (1,626元) | 546元 | + 198% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (100元) | 50元 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (159元) | 66元 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (707元) | 511元 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (212元) | 288元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €303 (2,144元) | 654元 | + 228% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €300 (2,120元) | 844元 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 167% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,549 (286,593元) | 148,501元 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (14元) | 8元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €112 (790元) | 206元 | + 283% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (81元) | 28元 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (40元) | 27元 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (577元) | 386元 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (46元) | 30元 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 (31元) | 19元 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6.00 (42元) | 44元 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (35元) | 21元 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (28元) | 16元 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €67 (470元) | 82元 | + 472% | |
| Entertainment | + 213% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 213% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €150 (1,060元) | 260元 | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €40 (286元) | 122元 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €963 (6,805元) | 417元 | + 1531% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (707元) | 319元 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €28 (200元) | 90元 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €11 (79元) | 31元 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €10 (68元) | 19元 | + 266% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €903 (6,386元) | 2,968元 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (2.83元) | 0.24元 | + 1058% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 410元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (71元) | 38元 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 245% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,182 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 245% more expensive than in China
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