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Cost of living in Monaco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 101% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (170元) | 49元 | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (78元) | 34元 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (50元) | 14元 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (10元) | 15元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.74 (43元) | 15元 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (54元) | 60元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (13元) | 13元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (60元) | 6元 | + 868% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (8元) | 5.60元 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (58元) | 111元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 7元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (9元) | 11元 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 455% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 455% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €8,318 (62,805元) | 8,991元 | + 599% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €5,107 (38,561元) | 4,362元 | + 784% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (1,888元) | 428元 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €3,700 (27,936元) | 5,203元 | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €3,000 (22,651元) | 3,294元 | + 588% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 (906元) | 264元 | + 243% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 89元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €480 (3,624元) | 2,101元 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (1,359元) | 714元 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (147元) | 54元 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (642元) | 522元 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €65 (491元) | 278元 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €240 (1,812元) | 628元 | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €430 (3,247元) | 658元 | + 393% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 141,996元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (12元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (522元) | 152元 | + 244% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 94% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €150 (1,133元) | 281元 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €8 (57元) | 39元 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (302元) | 58元 | + 423% | |
| Entertainment | + 202% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 202% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (378元) | 164元 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (196元) | 90元 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €400 (3,020元) | 966元 | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (755元) | 393元 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (151元) | 60元 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (26元) | 34元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (49元) | 31元 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,300元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.67 (13元) | 0.81元 | + 1462% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (415元) | 327元 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (51元) | 21元 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 218% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,223 prices entered by 524 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Monaco is 218% more expensive than in China
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