Cost of living in Monaco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 109% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (¥2,970) | ¥981 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,092) | ¥700 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €9 (¥1,219) | ¥414 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (¥231) | ¥205 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (¥890) | ¥251 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (¥954) | ¥659 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €16 (¥2,095) | ¥964 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.12 (¥542) | ¥743 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.25 (¥428) | ¥391 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €4.88 (¥643) | ¥296 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €26 (¥3,395) | ¥1,420 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (¥458) | ¥178 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €3.49 (¥460) | ¥217 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 85% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (¥197,433) | ¥299,320 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,573 (¥338,623) | ¥164,446 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €316 (¥41,555) | ¥21,056 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €4,734 (¥623,056) | ¥150,152 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €2,787 (¥366,885) | ¥78,123 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €187 (¥24,655) | ¥11,902 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (¥4,151) | ¥4,118 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €372 (¥48,920) | ¥70,060 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (¥21,591) | ¥12,705 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥921) | ¥794 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (¥1,561) | ¥2,406 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (¥10,217) | ¥7,319 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,284) | ¥4,417 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (¥13,084) | ¥8,375 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €168 (¥22,123) | ¥13,139 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,604 (¥3,370,026) | ¥2,627,120 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (¥184) | ¥135 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (¥3,200) | ¥10,272 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (¥1,501) | ¥1,148 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (¥919) | ¥1,229 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (¥6,859) | ¥5,176 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (¥849) | ¥803 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 (¥575) | ¥611 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6.00 (¥790) | ¥528 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.48 (¥458) | ¥152 | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.99 (¥393) | ¥258 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €54 (¥7,068) | ¥3,156 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €71 (¥9,399) | ¥3,672 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (¥3,020) | ¥3,638 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €518 (¥68,177) | ¥16,372 | + 316% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €118 (¥15,549) | ¥6,066 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥1,753) | ¥1,131 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.97 (¥655) | ¥435 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (¥839) | ¥548 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €793 (¥104,314) | ¥55,862 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (¥29) | ¥53 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (¥6,581) | ¥9,625 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (¥949) | ¥530 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 965 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 51% more expensive than in Japan
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