- Cost of Living
- Monaco
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Monaco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (176元) | 53元 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (81元) | 34元 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (31元) | 15元 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (11元) | 15元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.74 (45元) | 16元 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (56元) | 61元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (13元) | 13元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (62元) | 7元 | + 848% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (8元) | 5.78元 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (60元) | 111元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (9元) | 12元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 448% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 448% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €8,318 (64,932元) | 9,859元 | + 559% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €5,107 (39,866元) | 4,468元 | + 792% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (1,952元) | 446元 | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €3,700 (28,882元) | 5,653元 | + 411% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €3,000 (23,418元) | 3,578元 | + 555% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 (937元) | 325元 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 86元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €480 (3,747元) | 2,229元 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (1,405元) | 670元 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (152元) | 38元 | + 297% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 118% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (664元) | 558元 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €65 (507元) | 270元 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €240 (1,873元) | 607元 | + 209% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €430 (3,357元) | 685元 | + 390% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,984元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 7元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (540元) | 152元 | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 27元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €150 (1,171元) | 456元 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 28元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €8 (59元) | 37元 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (312元) | 63元 | + 397% | |
| Entertainment | + 222% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 222% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (390元) | 155元 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (203元) | 87元 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €400 (3,122元) | 749元 | + 317% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (781元) | 368元 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (156元) | 60元 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (27元) | 33元 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (51元) | 34元 | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,274元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.67 (13元) | 1.00元 | + 1197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (429元) | 300元 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (62元) | 20元 | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 214% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,372 prices entered by 553 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Monaco is 214% more expensive than in China
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