Cost of living in Monaco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 211% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 211% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (249元) | 41元 | + 499% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (104元) | 38元 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €10 (83元) | 15元 | + 464% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.95 (16元) | 14元 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (50元) | 16元 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (33元) | 10元 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (75元) | 50元 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €5.00 (41元) | 16元 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (17元) | 6元 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €4.00 (33元) | 7元 | + 395% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (124元) | 89元 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (17元) | 8元 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.50 (21元) | 13元 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 385% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 385% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,127 (17,619元) | 11,256元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €8,000 (66,276元) | 5,248元 | + 1163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €65 (538元) | 450元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €4,888 (40,495元) | 6,564元 | + 517% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €3,999 (33,129元) | 3,518元 | + 842% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €220 (1,823元) | 296元 | + 516% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €89 (737元) | 100元 | + 640% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €800 (6,628元) | 1,460元 | + 354% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €230 (1,905元) | 553元 | + 245% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (124元) | 43元 | + 189% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (166元) | 50元 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €180 (1,491元) | 418元 | + 257% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 302元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €303 (2,514元) | 553元 | + 355% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €300 (2,485元) | 705元 | + 253% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,549 (335,926元) | 137,169元 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.20 (18元) | 8元 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (224元) | 228元 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 206% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 (133元) | 45元 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (46元) | 59元 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (315元) | 114元 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €35 (290元) | 67元 | + 333% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 57元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €28 (232元) | 25元 | + 828% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (17元) | 6元 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €13 (108元) | 15元 | + 602% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €58 (480元) | 64元 | + 646% | |
| Entertainment | + 311% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 311% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monaco | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €120 (994元) | 169元 | + 488% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €40 (335元) | 100元 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €963 (7,977元) | 1,179元 | + 577% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (828元) | 320元 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (166元) | 81元 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €7 (61元) | 28元 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.00 (8元) | 19元 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (11,598元) | 3,680元 | + 215% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (1.70元) | 0.34元 | + 409% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €300 (2,485元) | 394元 | + 531% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (83元) | 25元 | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 232% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 764 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 232% more expensive than in China
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