Monaco travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Monaco

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Monaco for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 96 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2040* (1960 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 140 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 58 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4407* (4214 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 190 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 118 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 7563* (7238 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Monaco compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Monaco in 2024 is 39% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Monaco in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Monaco by expense type

Restaurant budget in Monaco

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Monaco is 47% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 16 to $ 37)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 79/person
($ 63 to $ 116)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8.4 for 500ml
($ 4.7 to $ 13)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.7 for 330ml
($ 4.2 to $ 5.2)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.4/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 8.4)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 5/can
($ 4.2 to $ 5.5)

105% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Monaco

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Monaco is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 150/night
($ 56 to $ 559)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 63 to $ 335)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 150/night
($ 74 to $ 427)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 230/night
($ 100 to $ 760)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 480/night
($ 227 to $ 1264)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 434
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 163/month
($ 82 to $ 488)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 174/month
($ 80 to $ 389)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 271/month
($ 87 to $ 1041)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 181/month
($ 96 to $ 527)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Family room
Family room
$ 288/month
($ 98 to $ 1010)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Monaco

On average, the price of supermarket food in Monaco is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.1)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.9/500g
($ 2.5 to $ 5.2)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 4.8)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 11 to $ 11)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.1)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5
( $ 1.5)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Monaco

On average, the price of transport in Monaco is 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.1/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.2)

138% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 6.9
( $ 6.9)

93% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 47/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 95)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Monaco

On average, budget for leisure activities in Monaco is 65% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 13)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 50/hr
($ 42 to $ 48)

139% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Monaco

On average, shopping budget in Monaco is 98% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 11 to $ 16)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 158
($ 79 to $ 188)

207% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 64
($ 34 to $ 105)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Marseille
Montreal → Marseille
Montreal → Marseille
$ 729
(fair price: $ 650)
Dublin → Marseille
Dublin → Marseille
Dublin → Marseille
$ 155
(fair price: $ 121)
London → Marseille
London → Marseille
London → Marseille
$ 118
(fair price: $ 88)
New York City → Marseille
New York City → Marseille
New York City → Marseille
$ 769
(fair price: $ 628)
Manchester → Marseille
Manchester → Marseille
Manchester → Marseille
$ 153
(fair price: $ 128)
Edinburgh → Marseille
Edinburgh → Marseille
Edinburgh → Marseille
$ 156
(fair price: $ 128)



About this information on the cost of living in Monaco

The information about the cost of living in Monaco shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Monaco was updated on 01-07-2015.

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