Monaco
The world's second-smallest country, a glittering Mediterranean principality of casinos, superyachts, the F1 Grand Prix, and extraordinary wealth per square meter.
#177 of 250
55% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 645
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing, Restaurants, & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Monaco is the 177. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 645 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 123% above the median city and adds $ 161 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 224, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 22. It is also pricier than usual for basic grocery basket, transportation.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is entertainment, 30% below the median: tennis court rent (1 hour) $ 28.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
34 prices on this page come from live scrapers (2 sources, observed October 8, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Monaco, Monaco. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/monaco. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork (1kg) | 14.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Beef (1kg) | 28.72 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 29.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 13.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Cheese (1kg) | 18.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-08 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Butter (200g) | 2.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Eggs (12) | 3.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Bread (500g) | 1.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-08 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Oats (500g) | 2.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 5.02 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Carrots (1kg) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Garlic (1kg) | 14.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Banana (1kg) | 5.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Lentils (1kg) | 4.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.82 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour Drive Monaco |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 78.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 113.54 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
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Monthly average costs by category
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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