- Cost of Living
- Monaco
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Monaco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (¥2,804) | ¥1,006 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,288) | ¥711 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥499) | ¥445 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (¥168) | ¥198 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.74 (¥715) | ¥270 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥689 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥897) | ¥889 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (¥212) | ¥637 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (¥997) | ¥430 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (¥125) | ¥262 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥956) | ¥1,549 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥212 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (¥150) | ¥195 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 247% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 247% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €8,318 (¥1,036,761) | ¥242,113 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €5,107 (¥636,543) | ¥121,422 | + 424% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (¥31,159) | ¥21,895 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €3,700 (¥461,160) | ¥116,929 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €3,000 (¥373,914) | ¥79,022 | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 (¥14,957) | ¥12,611 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,156 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €480 (¥59,826) | ¥55,558 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (¥22,435) | ¥16,830 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (¥2,430) | ¥1,827 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 134% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (¥10,594) | ¥7,207 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €65 (¥8,101) | ¥4,012 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €240 (¥29,913) | ¥8,544 | + 250% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €430 (¥53,594) | ¥15,007 | + 257% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,657,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥147 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (¥8,625) | ¥11,877 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 79% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €150 (¥18,696) | ¥4,123 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €8 (¥935) | ¥711 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥484 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥145 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥213 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (¥4,986) | ¥2,946 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 95% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (¥6,232) | ¥4,119 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (¥3,241) | ¥3,373 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €400 (¥49,855) | ¥12,005 | + 315% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (¥12,464) | ¥8,157 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (¥2,493) | ¥903 | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (¥436) | ¥498 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥810) | ¥551 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.67 (¥208) | ¥58 | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (¥6,855) | ¥10,056 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥997) | ¥474 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,804 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 95% more expensive than in Japan
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