Cost of living in Monaco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 93% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (¥3,671) | ¥1,000 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (¥1,947) | ¥722 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €10 (¥1,536) | ¥512 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.60 (¥247) | ¥204 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.48 (¥846) | ¥324 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.80 (¥587) | ¥616 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,081) | ¥932 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (¥463) | ¥800 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (¥278) | ¥542 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €4.00 (¥618) | ¥290 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (¥2,316) | ¥1,238 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (¥386) | ¥237 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.50 (¥386) | ¥205 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 398% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 398% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €11,348 (¥1,752,151) | ¥278,877 | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €8,757 (¥1,352,158) | ¥150,711 | + 797% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €314 (¥48,442) | ¥23,456 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €4,888 (¥754,749) | ¥149,073 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €3,999 (¥617,456) | ¥80,601 | + 666% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €220 (¥33,969) | ¥36,500 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (¥7,720) | ¥4,379 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €800 (¥123,525) | ¥52,721 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €230 (¥35,513) | ¥17,628 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (¥2,192) | ¥1,017 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (¥3,479) | ¥1,313 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 120% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €180 (¥27,793) | ¥6,007 | + 363% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,278 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €303 (¥46,849) | ¥9,959 | + 370% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €300 (¥46,322) | ¥13,627 | + 240% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,549 (¥6,260,954) | ¥2,740,140 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (¥306) | ¥170 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (¥4,169) | ¥9,951 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (¥1,761) | ¥2,154 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (¥865) | ¥2,551 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (¥9,264) | ¥5,499 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (¥996) | ¥1,340 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 (¥674) | ¥842 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6.00 (¥926) | ¥750 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (¥772) | ¥225 | + 243% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (¥618) | ¥233 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €80 (¥12,352) | ¥3,251 | + 280% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 155% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €135 (¥20,895) | ¥4,367 | + 378% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €40 (¥6,251) | ¥3,572 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €963 (¥148,671) | ¥4,524 | + 3186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (¥15,441) | ¥6,047 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (¥3,088) | ¥901 | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €7 (¥1,142) | ¥487 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €10 (¥1,479) | ¥590 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥98,506 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (¥32) | ¥52 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €300 (¥46,322) | ¥9,275 | + 399% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,544) | ¥584 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 806 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 153% more expensive than in Japan
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