- Cost of Living
- Monaco
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Monaco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (¥2,891) | ¥1,038 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,328) | ¥691 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥514) | ¥436 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (¥173) | ¥203 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.74 (¥737) | ¥287 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥777 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥925) | ¥927 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (¥218) | ¥688 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (¥1,028) | ¥416 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (¥128) | ¥277 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥985) | ¥1,538 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥199 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (¥154) | ¥198 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 284% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €8,318 (¥1,068,679) | ¥218,000 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €5,107 (¥656,141) | ¥123,235 | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (¥32,119) | ¥21,518 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €3,700 (¥475,358) | ¥110,576 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €3,000 (¥385,425) | ¥71,567 | + 439% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 (¥15,417) | ¥12,926 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,101 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €480 (¥61,668) | ¥55,558 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (¥23,126) | ¥16,537 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥711 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (¥2,505) | ¥1,838 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 131% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (¥10,920) | ¥7,197 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €65 (¥8,351) | ¥4,336 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €240 (¥30,834) | ¥8,421 | + 266% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €430 (¥55,244) | ¥13,972 | + 295% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,510,720 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥145 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (¥8,890) | ¥11,257 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 101% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,019 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €150 (¥19,271) | ¥3,622 | + 432% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥612 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €8 (¥964) | ¥707 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (¥5,139) | ¥2,939 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 97% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (¥6,424) | ¥4,071 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (¥3,340) | ¥3,365 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €400 (¥51,390) | ¥14,181 | + 262% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (¥12,848) | ¥7,647 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (¥2,570) | ¥964 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (¥450) | ¥487 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥835) | ¥586 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.67 (¥214) | ¥56 | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (¥7,066) | ¥10,339 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥1,028) | ¥468 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,976 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Monaco is 107% more expensive than in Japan
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