Cost of living in Monaco compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 347% | |||
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Food in Monaco is 347% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monaco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (₨7,017) | ₨810 | + 766% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (₨3,722) | ₨914 | + 307% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €10 (₨2,935) | ₨402 | + 630% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.60 (₨472) | ₨181 | + 161% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.48 (₨1,617) | ₨288 | + 461% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.80 (₨1,121) | ₨155 | + 621% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,066) | ₨1,179 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (₨885) | ₨301 | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (₨531) | ₨101 | + 425% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €4.00 (₨1,180) | ₨506 | + 133% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (₨4,427) | ₨2,438 | + 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (₨738) | ₨283 | + 160% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.50 (₨738) | ₨161 | + 358% | |
Housing | + 1230% | |||
Housing in Monaco is 1230% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monaco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €12,922 (₨3,813,675) | ₨142,068 | + 2584% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €8,757 (₨2,584,447) | ₨74,167 | + 3385% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €314 (₨92,590) | ₨26,937 | + 244% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €4,888 (₨1,442,591) | ₨66,342 | + 2074% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €3,999 (₨1,180,176) | ₨45,519 | + 2493% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €220 (₨64,927) | ₨23,767 | + 173% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (₨14,756) | ₨2,085 | + 608% | |
40” flat screen tv | €800 (₨236,099) | ₨71,589 | + 230% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €230 (₨67,878) | ₨29,245 | + 132% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (₨4,189) | ₨1,517 | + 176% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (₨6,650) | ₨6,532 | + 2% | |
Clothes | + 171% | |||
Clothes in Monaco is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monaco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €180 (₨53,122) | ₨3,995 | + 1230% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,699 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €303 (₨89,544) | ₨15,767 | + 468% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €300 (₨88,537) | ₨9,437 | + 838% | |
Transportation | + 106% | |||
Transportation in Monaco is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monaco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,549 (₨11,966,877) | ₨4,047,290 | + 196% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (₨584) | ₨271 | + 115% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (₨7,968) | ₨4,410 | + 81% | |
Personal Care | + 210% | |||
Personal Care in Monaco is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monaco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (₨3,366) | ₨503 | + 569% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (₨1,653) | ₨953 | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (₨17,707) | ₨3,299 | + 437% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (₨1,903) | ₨1,142 | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 (₨1,288) | ₨967 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6.00 (₨1,771) | ₨899 | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (₨1,476) | ₨431 | + 242% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (₨1,180) | ₨210 | + 462% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €80 (₨23,610) | ₨2,628 | + 798% | |
Entertainment | + 817% | |||
Entertainment in Monaco is 817% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monaco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €135 (₨39,938) | ₨2,918 | + 1268% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €40 (₨11,948) | ₨1,886 | + 534% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €963 (₨284,163) | ₨3,741 | + 7495% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (₨29,512) | ₨6,696 | + 341% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (₨5,902) | ₨1,274 | + 363% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €7 (₨2,183) | ₨683 | + 220% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €10 (₨2,826) | ₨725 | + 290% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €903 (₨266,639) | ₨68,087 | + 292% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (₨61) | ₨3.42 | + 1674% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €300 (₨88,537) | ₨3,517 | + 2417% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨2,951) | ₨480 | + 515% | |
TOTAL | + 541% |

These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Monaco is 541% more expensive than in Pakistan
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