Cost of living in Monaco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 90% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (¥3,348) | ¥1,145 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,284) | ¥719 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (¥678) | ¥437 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.89 (¥256) | ¥211 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.30 (¥718) | ¥282 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €9 (¥1,201) | ¥815 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €23 (¥3,130) | ¥951 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.23 (¥438) | ¥984 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (¥286) | ¥421 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €6 (¥858) | ¥268 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €27 (¥3,610) | ¥1,770 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €4.01 (¥544) | ¥217 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.96 (¥401) | ¥225 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 374% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 374% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €9,234 (¥1,251,935) | ¥194,768 | + 543% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €7,176 (¥972,846) | ¥126,641 | + 668% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €223 (¥30,286) | ¥21,178 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €6,443 (¥873,511) | ¥142,258 | + 514% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €3,622 (¥491,029) | ¥80,836 | + 507% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €278 (¥37,690) | ¥13,643 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (¥6,128) | ¥3,988 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €600 (¥81,346) | ¥59,521 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €230 (¥31,183) | ¥17,809 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (¥1,924) | ¥665 | + 189% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (¥3,055) | ¥2,700 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 90% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥13,558) | ¥7,941 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (¥4,067) | ¥4,162 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €303 (¥41,136) | ¥7,471 | + 451% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €300 (¥40,673) | ¥15,388 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,549 (¥5,497,486) | ¥2,576,380 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (¥271) | ¥161 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €112 (¥15,144) | ¥16,725 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (¥1,546) | ¥1,370 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (¥759) | ¥1,955 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (¥11,059) | ¥3,523 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (¥874) | ¥2,205 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 (¥592) | ¥648 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6.00 (¥813) | ¥409 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (¥678) | ¥143 | + 374% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (¥542) | ¥184 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €67 (¥9,025) | ¥3,583 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 146% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monaco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €150 (¥20,337) | ¥4,280 | + 375% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €40 (¥5,489) | ¥3,593 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €963 (¥130,542) | ¥20,657 | + 532% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (¥13,558) | ¥6,242 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €28 (¥3,830) | ¥1,034 | + 271% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €11 (¥1,514) | ¥533 | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €10 (¥1,298) | ¥526 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €903 (¥122,492) | ¥58,872 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (¥54) | ¥41 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥11,178 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,356) | ¥554 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 629 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 146% more expensive than in Japan
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