Cost of living in Monaco compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 424% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 424% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €44 (руб 3,075) | руб 381 | + 707% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €15 (руб 1,064) | руб 255 | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €10 (руб 695) | руб 141 | + 393% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 67 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €10 (руб 695) | руб 87 | + 701% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €8 (руб 556) | руб 150 | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (руб 695) | руб 320 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €5.00 (руб 348) | руб 95 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (руб 348) | руб 33 | + 960% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €10 (руб 695) | руб 61 | + 1036% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 533) | руб 530 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €5.00 (руб 348) | руб 94 | + 270% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (руб 83) | руб 32 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 396% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 396% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €7,000 (руб 486,512) | руб 75,229 | + 547% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €4,000 (руб 278,007) | руб 43,484 | + 539% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (руб 17,375) | руб 6,636 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €3,700 (руб 257,156) | руб 39,851 | + 545% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €3,000 (руб 208,505) | руб 25,004 | + 734% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (руб 8,340) | руб 4,110 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 417 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €480 (руб 33,361) | руб 24,777 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (руб 12,510) | руб 5,517 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 430 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (руб 1,355) | руб 724 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 80% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (руб 5,908) | руб 5,782 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €65 (руб 4,518) | руб 2,885 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €240 (руб 16,680) | руб 5,928 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €430 (руб 29,886) | руб 6,846 | + 337% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 85% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,412,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (руб 111) | руб 45 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (руб 4,810) | руб 1,906 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 184% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 502 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 585 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €200 (руб 13,900) | руб 1,351 | + 929% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 238 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €8 (руб 521) | руб 155 | + 236% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 198 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 69 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 98 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (руб 2,780) | руб 603 | + 361% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 76% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (руб 3,475) | руб 1,770 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (руб 1,807) | руб 610 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €400 (руб 27,801) | руб 6,547 | + 325% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (руб 6,950) | руб 3,282 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (руб 1,390) | руб 431 | + 223% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (руб 243) | руб 218 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (руб 452) | руб 241 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,129 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.68 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (руб 3,823) | руб 3,340 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (руб 469) | руб 150 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 235% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,300 prices entered by 467 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Monaco is 235% more expensive than in Russia
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