Cost of living in Monaco compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 214% | |||
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Food in Monaco is 214% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monaco | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (руб 2,073) | руб 496 | + 318% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (руб 1,099) | руб 371 | + 196% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €10 (руб 867) | руб 196 | + 343% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.60 (руб 139) | руб 85 | + 65% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.48 (руб 478) | руб 118 | + 304% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.80 (руб 331) | руб 196 | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 610) | руб 424 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (руб 262) | руб 113 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (руб 157) | руб 50 | + 212% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €4.00 (руб 349) | руб 79 | + 343% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (руб 1,308) | руб 716 | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (руб 218) | руб 147 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.50 (руб 218) | руб 45 | + 386% | |
Housing | + 812% | |||
Housing in Monaco is 812% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monaco | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €12,922 (руб 1,126,449) | руб 90,506 | + 1145% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €8,757 (руб 763,371) | руб 56,051 | + 1262% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €314 (руб 27,348) | руб 9,152 | + 199% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €4,888 (руб 426,099) | руб 48,742 | + 774% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €3,999 (руб 348,590) | руб 29,136 | + 1096% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €220 (руб 19,178) | руб 5,327 | + 260% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (руб 4,359) | руб 495 | + 780% | |
40” flat screen tv | €800 (руб 69,737) | руб 23,888 | + 192% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €230 (руб 20,049) | руб 10,506 | + 91% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (руб 1,237) | руб 606 | + 104% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (руб 1,964) | руб 1,151 | + 71% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Monaco is 65% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monaco | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (руб 8,717) | руб 5,595 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,450 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €303 (руб 26,449) | руб 7,670 | + 245% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €300 (руб 26,151) | руб 9,727 | + 169% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Monaco is 44% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monaco | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,549 (руб 3,534,668) | руб 2,259,440 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (руб 173) | руб 51 | + 240% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (руб 2,354) | руб 2,294 | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 129% | |||
Personal Care in Monaco is 129% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monaco | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (руб 994) | руб 511 | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (руб 488) | руб 686 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (руб 5,230) | руб 1,874 | + 179% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (руб 562) | руб 411 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 (руб 381) | руб 259 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6.00 (руб 523) | руб 285 | + 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (руб 436) | руб 116 | + 276% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (руб 349) | руб 153 | + 129% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €80 (руб 6,974) | руб 827 | + 743% | |
Entertainment | + 299% | |||
Entertainment in Monaco is 299% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monaco | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €135 (руб 11,797) | руб 1,772 | + 566% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €40 (руб 3,529) | руб 728 | + 385% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €963 (руб 83,933) | руб 7,974 | + 953% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (руб 8,717) | руб 3,857 | + 126% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (руб 1,743) | руб 461 | + 279% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €7 (руб 645) | руб 220 | + 193% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €10 (руб 835) | руб 261 | + 220% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €903 (руб 78,757) | руб 71,350 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (руб 18) | руб 2.73 | + 557% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €300 (руб 26,151) | руб 4,225 | + 519% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (руб 872) | руб 204 | + 326% | |
TOTAL | + 322% |

These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Monaco is 322% more expensive than in Russia
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