Cost of living in Monaco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 213% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 213% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (193元) | 56元 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (74元) | 37元 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €9 (72元) | 16元 | + 342% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.89 (15元) | 13元 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.36 (42元) | 14元 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €9 (69元) | 8元 | + 717% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €23 (180元) | 56元 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €5.06 (39元) | 13元 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (16元) | 7元 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €4.88 (38元) | 6元 | + 525% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €27 (208元) | 119元 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €4.01 (31元) | 9元 | + 260% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.96 (23元) | 10元 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 710% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 710% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €9,800 (76,420元) | 7,672元 | + 896% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €7,600 (59,264元) | 4,517元 | + 1212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €526 (4,102元) | 412元 | + 897% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €6,443 (50,241元) | 7,031元 | + 615% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €3,622 (28,242元) | 4,162元 | + 579% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €278 (2,168元) | 279元 | + 678% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (352元) | 88元 | + 301% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €600 (4,679元) | 2,091元 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €230 (1,794元) | 619元 | + 190% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (133元) | 43元 | + 205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (176元) | 41元 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 103% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (780元) | 415元 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (234元) | 206元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €303 (2,366元) | 590元 | + 301% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €300 (2,339元) | 663元 | + 253% | |
| Transportation | + 201% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 201% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,549 (316,195元) | 159,594元 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (12元) | 6元 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €112 (871元) | 176元 | + 396% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (89元) | 30元 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (54元) | 36元 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (636元) | 440元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (50元) | 35元 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 (34元) | 38元 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6.00 (47元) | 36元 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (39元) | 10元 | + 308% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (31元) | 11元 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €67 (519元) | 80元 | + 548% | |
| Entertainment | + 181% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 181% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €71 (557元) | 206元 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €36 (279元) | 97元 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €963 (7,508元) | 743元 | + 911% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €118 (921元) | 429元 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €28 (220元) | 67元 | + 230% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €8 (61元) | 35元 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €10 (75元) | 32元 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €819 (6,389元) | 3,096元 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (3.12元) | 0.68元 | + 356% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 481元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (65元) | 23元 | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 344% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,134 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 344% more expensive than in China
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