- Cost of Living
- Monaco
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Monaco compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 ($26) | $14 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 ($12) | $8 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 ($4.59) | $4.52 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 ($1.55) | $0.89 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.74 ($7) | $3.18 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.98 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 ($1.95) | $3.33 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 ($9) | $1.61 | + 471% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 ($1.15) | $3.61 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.92 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 ($1.38) | $2.13 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 203% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €8,318 ($9,541) | $2,049 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €5,107 ($5,858) | $1,577 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 ($287) | $177 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €3,700 ($4,244) | $1,589 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €3,000 ($3,441) | $1,132 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 ($138) | $119 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €480 ($551) | $329 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 ($206) | $120 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 ($22) | $23 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 127% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($97) | $48 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €65 ($75) | $45 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €240 ($275) | $86 | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €430 ($493) | $115 | + 330% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,438 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.78 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 ($79) | $85 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 55% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €150 ($172) | $111 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $3.47 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.13 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.47 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.87 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 ($46) | $21 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 109% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 ($57) | $45 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 ($30) | $25 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €400 ($459) | $174 | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 ($115) | $79 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 ($23) | $12 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 ($4.01) | $4.90 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($7) | $5.94 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.67 ($1.91) | $0.37 | + 423% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 ($63) | $53 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 90,146 prices entered by 12,790 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 95% more expensive than in United States
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