Cost of Living Comparison Between Monte Carlo and Monaco Cost of Living Comparison Between Monte Carlo and Monaco
😐 Solo nomad:
Monte Carlo is 17.4% more expensive than Monaco without rent, and 51.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3:
Monte Carlo is 3.2% cheaper than Monaco without rent, and 5.1% more expensive with rent.
Meal at Budget Restaurant
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
Men's Leather Business Shoes
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for Monte Carlo: October 28, 2025
Last update for Monaco: October 28, 2025