Cost of living in Monaco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 73% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €29 (¥3,503) | ¥1,001 | + 250% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,186) | ¥722 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.92 (¥720) | ¥446 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (¥122) | ¥214 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (¥844) | ¥289 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.43 (¥539) | ¥501 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (¥968) | ¥1,246 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.22 (¥391) | ¥640 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.47 (¥422) | ¥381 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €5.92 (¥720) | ¥260 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,458) | ¥1,652 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.96 (¥360) | ¥221 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €3.00 (¥365) | ¥277 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €4,196 (¥509,984) | ¥182,340 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,573 (¥312,659) | ¥121,270 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €225 (¥27,285) | ¥15,948 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €200 (¥24,306) | ¥127,445 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,450 (¥176,219) | ¥86,552 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 (¥21,268) | ¥11,000 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (¥1,823) | ¥3,835 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €150 (¥18,230) | ¥39,892 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥12,153) | ¥10,465 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥851) | ¥749 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.00 (¥365) | ¥2,162 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €25 (¥3,038) | ¥6,528 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (¥6,077) | ¥4,644 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (¥7,292) | ¥7,685 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (¥4,861) | ¥13,013 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €12,500 (¥1,519,127) | ¥2,936,380 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (¥122) | ¥139 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,348 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (¥608) | ¥1,406 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (¥729) | ¥929 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (¥7,412) | ¥8,740 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (¥365) | ¥554 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥456) | ¥669 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6.00 (¥729) | ¥525 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (¥243) | ¥206 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥243) | ¥238 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €80 (¥9,722) | ¥2,654 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (¥2,917) | ¥3,275 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (¥3,038) | ¥3,323 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (¥6,077) | ¥16,766 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (¥4,740) | ¥5,924 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.18 (¥508) | ¥806 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (¥243) | ¥520 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (¥486) | ¥510 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €750 (¥91,148) | ¥47,822 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (¥6) | ¥26 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (¥6,077) | ¥8,220 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.00 (¥365) | ¥491 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,194 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 28% more expensive than in Japan
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