Travel budget and cost of living in Monaco (French Riviera and Provence) how much does a trip cost?

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.

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

Cost of living in Monaco compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Monaco in 2025 is 38% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Monaco by expense type

Restaurant budget in Monaco

Lunch

$ 26/person
($ 18 to $ 41)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 103/person
($ 70 to $ 128)

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150% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 14)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 9.3 for 500ml
($ 5.2 to $ 14)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 5.2 for 330ml
($ 4.6 to $ 5.8)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 5.3/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 9.3)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 5.1/can
($ 4.1 to $ 6.1)

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86% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 4.6/bottle
( $ 4.6)

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109% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Monaco

1-star hotel

$ 149/night
($ 65 to $ 490)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

2-star hotel

$ 140/night
($ 71 to $ 344)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 166/night
($ 84 to $ 470)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 254/night
($ 109 to $ 856)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 624/night
($ 275 to $ 1573)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 563

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 173/month
($ 98 to $ 455)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 199/month
($ 91 to $ 497)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 302/month
($ 99 to $ 1188)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 191/month
($ 109 to $ 480)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Family room

$ 322/month
($ 109 to $ 1177)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Monaco

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4.3/500g
($ 2.8 to $ 5.8)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.6)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 4.9/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 5.8)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 12 to $ 24)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 2 to $ 3.5)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 4.8/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 7)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 2.7)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.6
( $ 1.6)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Monaco

Bus ticket

$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.9/km
($ 1.6 to $ 2)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 2.4/litre
($ 2.3 to $ 2.4)

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138% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 7.7
( $ 7.7)

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93% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 50/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 128)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Monaco

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 12 to $ 14)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 47/hr
($ 24 to $ 53)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Monaco

Cigarettes

$ 15/pack
($ 12 to $ 18)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 176
($ 87 to $ 208)

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207% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 71
($ 38 to $ 116)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Marseille

$ 154
(fair price: $ 123)

Montreal → Marseille

$ 785
(fair price: $ 719)

Dublin → Marseille

$ 187
(fair price: $ 147)

New York City → Marseille

$ 853
(fair price: $ 696)

Manchester → Marseille

$ 185
(fair price: $ 158)

Edinburgh → Marseille

$ 189
(fair price: $ 159)