- Cost of Living
- Monaco
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Monaco compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monaco is 33% 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 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 ($4.56) | $4.57 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 ($1.54) | $0.89 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.74 ($7) | $3.18 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.04 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 ($1.94) | $3.33 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 ($9) | $1.59 | + 472% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 ($1.14) | $3.39 | - 66% | |
| 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 ($1.37) | $2.12 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Monaco is 207% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €8,318 ($9,482) | $2,038 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €5,107 ($5,822) | $1,572 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 ($285) | $177 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €3,700 ($4,218) | $1,574 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €3,000 ($3,420) | $1,122 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 ($137) | $123 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €480 ($547) | $334 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 ($205) | $119 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 ($22) | $22 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Monaco is 121% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($97) | $47 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €65 ($74) | $45 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €240 ($274) | $86 | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €430 ($490) | $115 | + 327% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Monaco is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,286 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.77 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 ($79) | $85 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Monaco is 53% 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 ($171) | $111 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $3.51 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.09 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.45 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.86 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 ($46) | $21 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Monaco is 110% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 ($57) | $45 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 ($30) | $25 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €400 ($456) | $173 | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 ($114) | $79 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 ($23) | $12 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 ($3.99) | $4.87 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($7) | $5.88 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.67 ($1.90) | $0.34 | + 459% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 ($63) | $53 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 93,013 prices entered by 13,646 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Monaco is 96% more expensive than in United States
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