Overview
Is Monaco an expensive country to visit? We’ve listed average prices of hotels, food, tours and groceries in Monaco to give you an idea of what a daily travel cost might be.
Capital
Monaco
Currency
Euro (EUR, €)
Population
39 000
GDP
$6.4 billion
GDP PER CAPITA, PPP
$166,726
Language
French
Big Mac Index
4.58 (Euro area, 2024)
Inflation Index
+0.8% (2018)
Country Facts
Is Monaco safe?
With 515 police officers for 35,000 people in 1.98 square km, Monaco has the largest police force and police presence in the world on both a per-capita and per-area basis (Wiki)
Is tap water in Monaco safe to drink?
Yes, according to La Société Monégasque des Eaux
Monaco
/ˈmɒnəkoʊ/; French: [mɔnako]
| Population | 39000 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET); Summer UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Airports |
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| Calling code | +377 |
Flights
Flights to Monaco
Book your flights to Nice Côte d’Azur airport from only €18 for a round trip.
Priority Pass Lounge in Nice Côte d’Azur, France
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The Priority Pass lounges offer you free snacks or a buffet, refreshments and alcoholic drinks, free WIFI, comfort and peace, and so much more.
Many Priority Pass lounges also have showers and sleeping facilities.
Flight Delays & Cancellations
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Hotels
Hotel Prices in Monaco
How much do hotels cost in Monaco? You can book a luxury hotel room for 280 euro per night.
Two-star hotels **
US$147 - 162 | €133 - 146
Three-star hotels ***
US$169 - 385 | €153 - 348
Four-star hotels ****
US$226 - 597 | €204 - 539
Five-star hotels *****
US$310 - 788 | €280 - 712
Hotel prices above are based on average rates for a Standard Room for 2 guests. After collecting the data from the top online travel agencies we have calculated the average cost of the room that varies depending on the season or major local events. Also, the rates may vary significantly depending on how far in advance you book and deals. Rates are often based on location and amenities, so the hotel prices we’ve listed are all well-rated hotels in the popular tourist areas of each city.
Monaco City Tax
There is no tourist tax in Monaco at the moment. 10% TVA/ VAT is included in the bill.
Best Hotels to Stay in Monaco
See our top picks for best hotels to stay in Monaco and choose the best hotel deal for your stay.
Things to Do
Things To Do in Monaco
Is Monaco worth visiting? Here is our list of what to see and do in Monaco for any budget.
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco and Aquarium
Prices:
- Adult (age 19-99) US$12.2 | €11
- Youth (age 13-18) US$7.8 | €7
- Child (age 4-12) US$4.4 | €4
- Infant (age 0-3) Free
Monaco Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Prices:
- Adult (age 12-99) US$25.5 | €23
- Child (age 4-11) US$8.9 | €8
- Infant (age 0-3) Free
Best of Monaco and the Grand Prix eBike Tour
Prices:
- Adult (age 14-90) US$55 | €50
Ferrari Sports Car Experience with instructor
Ride a Ferrari: 30 min.
Prices:
- Adult (age 18-99) US$176 | €159
Monaco Formula 1 Walking Tour
Prices:
- Adult (age 17-85) US$32 | €29
- Child (age 3-16) US$16.6 | €15
- Infant (age 0-2) Free
Free Attractions
Here is our list of the best free attractions in Monaco.
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee
- Larvotto Beach
- Japanese Gardens
- Casino of Monte-Carlo
(free to enter to the lobby area and the slot machines)
Events in Monaco in 2024
Here is a list of some of the most interesting events of 2024 in Monaco.
Events 2024
May 21-24: Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1
September 23-26: Monaco Yacht Show
Transportation
Monaco Transportation Prices
Here’s how to get around Monaco with taxis, buses and boats and how much it costs.
Taxi
City Taxi
- Flat rate for trips within Monaco (day and night), without waiting and in normal traffic conditions US$16.6 | €15
- Price per minute waiting US$1.1 | €1
- Taxi for 5 to 8 people + 50% to the flat rate
Taxi rates outside Monaco (day and night):
- Nice Airport (by motorway) US$100 | €90
- Cannes US$199 | €180
- Antibes US$199 | €180
- Menton US$61 | €55
Uber
Uber is not allowed picking up in Monaco.
You can ride from the Beausoleil (French village) to Nice (or vice versa): US$58 - 75 | €52 - 68
Bus
Tickets are available for purchase from the bus driver, from ticket machines and the C.A.M. website.
- Solo Ticket US$2.2 | €2
- Multi 6 US$12.2 | €11
- 1-day Pass US$6.1 | €5.5
- 7-day Pass US$16.6 | €15
Children under the age of 5 travel for free.
Boat
Bus Boats travel from Monaco-Ville to the Casino and back between 8am and 8pm everyday
- Single or return journey US$2.2 | €2
- 24-hour pass US$6.1 | €5.5
- 48-hour pass US$9.4 | €8.5
- 72-hour pass US$12.7 | €11.5
- 96-hour pass US$15 | €13.5
- Children under five are Free
Car Rental
Monaco Monte Carlo. September 2024. Midsize car.
- 1 day US$87 - 176 | €79 - 159
- 1 week US$189 - 427 | €171 - 386
Monaco Gasoline prices (per liter):
- 95 petrol (regular) US$1.7 | €1.571
- Diesel/Gazoil US$1.7 | €1.537
Restaurants
Monaco restaurant and café prices
Find out how much a meal costs in Monaco. Formule du Jour for 24 euro? Or a Tasting Menu for 220 euro?
Fine Dining
Restaurant Joel Robuchon Monte-Carlo
Price Range: US$26.6 - 244 | €24 - 220
Discovery Menu: US$244 | €220
Vegetarian Menu/Gluten Free: US$110 | €99
Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse a l’Hotel de Paris
Price range: US$33 - 399 | €30 - 360
Lunch menu Riviera: US$183 | €165
Dinner: US$266 - 399 | €240 - 360
Blue Bay
Price range: US$24.4 - 83 | €22 - 75
Set menus: US$133 - 216 | €120 - 195
Mid-range Restaurant and Café Prices
| Typical main meal cost | US$24.4 - 44 | €22 - 40 |
| Daily lunch menu (Formulas du Jour) | US$26.6 - 40 | €24 - 36 |
| Dinner (3 courses) | US$44 - 66 | €40 - 60 |
| Pizza | US$10 - 24.4 | €9 - 22 |
| Pasta | US$17.7 - 25.5 | €16 - 23 |
| Mussels with Fries from | US$18.3 | €16.50 |
| Salads | US$14.4 - 25.5 | €13 - 23 |
| Coffee: Espresso | US$1.7 - 3.3 | €1.5 - 3 |
| Coffee: Cappuccino | US$3.3 - 6.6 | €3 - 6 |
| Glass of champagne | US$13.3 - 17.7 | €12 - 16 |
| Glass of wine | US$7.8 - 11.1 | €7 - 10 |
| Bottle of wine | US$44 - 61 | €40 - 55 |
| Beer | US$6.6 - 8.9 | €6 - 8 |
| Cocktails | US$16.6 | €15 |
Fast Food Prices
Monaco McDonald’s Prices
- Espresso US$1.1 | €1
- Cappuccino (normal) US$3 | €2.70
- Tea US$2.1 | €1.9
- Coca Cola (normal 40cl) US$2.9 | €2.6
- McFlurry US$2.2 - 3.8 | €2 - 3.4
- McMuffin Egg & Bacon US$3.2 | €2.9
- Cheeseburger US$2.2 | €2
- Big Mac US$5.1 | €4.6
Street food / Take away
- Hot dog US$5 | €4.5
- Panini US$5.5 | €5
- Cheeseburger US$2.2 - 7.8 | €2 - 7
- Club Sandwiches US$7.2 | €6.5
- Crepes US$3.9 - 8.3 | €3.5 - 7.5
- Pizza US$7.2 - 16.6 | €6.5 - 15
- Piece of cake US$2.8 - 3.9 | €2.5 - 3.5
- Ice cream 1 scoop US$2.8 | €2.5
- Ice cream 2 scoops US$4.4 | €4
- Ice cream 3 scoops US$6.1 | €5.5
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Food & Drinks
Food & Drink Prices
Wondering how much groceries cost in Monaco? We have collected prices directly from the main Monaco supermarkets.
Local foods: What to try & Prices
- Barbajuan(pastry) from US$5.3 | €4.8
- Fougasse(bread) from US$5.5 | €5
- Pan Bagnat(mixed sandwich) US$6.1 | €5.5
Supermarket & grocery store prices
Main grocery stores and supermarket chains are SPAR, Carrefour, Casino supermarché, Intermarche, Marche.
| Bakery | |
|---|---|
| Baguette 250g | US$1 | €0.9 |
| Sliced sandwich bread 820g | US$1.9 | €1.75 |
| Croissant | US$0.4 | €0.38 |
| Meat | |
| Beef filet 1 kg | US$14.3 | €12.95 |
| Minced meat 300g | US$6 | €5.4 |
| Lamb 1kg | US$27.6 | €24.9 |
| Pork Filet Mignon 1 kg | US$18.7 | €16.9 |
| Jamon 1kg | US$19.8 | €17.9 |
| Chicken breast 1kg | US$12.7 | €11.5 |
| Turkey fillet 1kg | US$8.7 | €7.9 |
| Fish | |
| Fresh fish Dorada 1kg | US$11.1 | €9.99 |
| Salmon steak 240g | US$8.8 | €7.99 |
| Smoked Norwegian salmon 150g | US$8.1 | €7.33 |
| Cooked shrimps 200g | US$11.6 | €10.5 |
| Pasta & Rice | |
| Barilla Spaghetti 500g | US$1.8 | €1.59 |
| Barilla Gluten free spaghetti 400g | US$2.9 | €2.66 |
| Rice Basmati 1kg | US$2.5 | €2.29 |
| Fruits | |
| Pineapple 1 piece | US$4.1 | €3.69 |
| Mango 400g | US$4.3 | €3.89 |
| Apples 1kg | US$4.4 | €3.99 |
| Strawberry 500g | US$5.5 | €4.99 |
| Banana 1 kg | US$1.4 | €1.29 |
| Grape 1kg | US$4.4 | €3.99 |
| Clementines 1kg | US$3.3 | €2.99 |
| Vegetables | |
| Carrots 1 kg | US$1.1 | €1 |
| Chopped salad mix 100g | US$2.7 | €2.45 |
| Broccoli 1kg | US$5 | €4.49 |
| Tomatoes | US$2.2 | €2 |
| Iceberg lettuce 1 piece | US$1.1 | €0.99 |
| Potatoes 1kg | US$1.2 | €1.08 |
| Eggs | |
| 10 Eggs | US$2.1 | €1.92 |
| Dosen of eggs 12 BIO | US$8.4 | €7.62 |
| Dairy | |
| Milk 1l | US$3.6 | €3.24 |
| Butter 125g | US$1.9 | €1.74 |
| Cheese | |
|---|---|
| Emmental 1 kg | US$12.1 | €10.9 |
| Philadelphia Original 300g | US$3.6 | €3.28 |
| Perail Lou Perac goat cheese 150g | US$6 | €5.4 |
| Nestle YAOS Greek style yogurt 4 | US$4 | €3.58 |
| Activia yohurt 4X125g | US$2 | €1.84 |
| Sweets | |
| Cookies Mulino Bianco Galetti 400g | US$3.5 | €3.15 |
| Mrs Bridges Scottish Strawberry Preserve 340g | US$6.4 | €5.8 |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate 200g | US$8.6 | €7.77 |
| LINDT – EXCELLENCE Chocolate 70% cacao 100g | US$1.7 | €1.53 |
| Cereals | |
| Quaker Muesli 500g | US$3.2 | €2.85 |
| Nestle Fitness 375g | US$2.9 | €2.62 |
| Nestle Chocapic Bio 375g | US$5.7 | €5.15 |
| Kellogg’s Rice Krispies 340g | US$4.1 | €3.7 |
| Chips | |
| WALKERS Smoky Bacon Chips Crisps 50g | US$1.7 | €1.5 |
| Pizza | |
| DR OETKER – RISTORANTE Pizza Mozzarella, frozen 335g | US$3.6 | €3.24 |
| Ice Cream | |
| MAGNUM Almond 4 pieces | US$3.6 | €3.24 |
| BEN & JERRY’S Chocolate Fudge Brownie 500ml | US$5.1 | €4.65 |
| Other | |
| Prepared salads | US$5 - 5.5 | €4.5 - 5 |
| Ready to eat sandwiches | US$3 - 3.9 | €2.7 - 3.5 |
| Microwave meals | US$2.9 - 4.9 | €2.6 - 4.4 |
| Almonds 250g | US$8.1 | €7.35 |
| SEEBERGER Nut & dried fruits mix 150g | US$4.6 | €4.19 |
| Olive oil 1l | US$14.4 | €13 |
| Drinks | |
| Bottled water 6x1l | US$2.8 | €2.52 |
| Dr Pepper 33cl | US$1.3 | €1.16 |
| Tropicana Orange juice 1l | US$1.8 | €1.65 |
| Nescafe Instant coffee 200g | US$9.9 | €8.91 |
| Lipton Green Tea Pure Nature 20 tea bags | US$3.4 | €3.04 |
| Nescafe Dolce Gusto Americano 16 capsules | US$7.8 | €7.02 |
| Lavazza Qualita Rossa | US$7.3 | €6.62 |
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| Baby | |
|---|---|
| PAMPERS Baby Dry 2 58 nappies | US$15.9 | €14.4 |
| PAMPERS Premium Protection 124 diapers | US$35 | €31.3 |
| Baby Food: Nestlé Nidal Growth 3 Milk Formula 800g | US$11.8 | €10.7 |
| Pet | |
|---|---|
| Gourmet Cat Wet Food 12x85g | US$6.3 | €5.67 |
| Household | |
| ARIEL Compact Original Washing Liquid 33 washes 1,815l | US$12.3 | €11.1 |
| Always Ultra Sanitary Towels 38 pack | US$7 | €6.29 |
| Spirits | |
|---|---|
| Absolut Vodka 40% 70cl | US$26.4 | €23.87 |
| APÉROL 1l | US$23.4 | €21.09 |
| BALLANTINE’S Blended Scotch Whisky 40% 70cl | US$20.8 | €18.79 |
| BAILEY’S The Original 70cl | US$18.3 | €16.53 |
| RICARD Pastis de Marseille 70cl | US$19.2 | €17.3 |
| JOHNNIE WALKER Red Label Whiskey 1l | US$28.6 | €25.87 |
| Jack Daniels USA Tennessee Blended Whisky 70cl | US$31 | €27.95 |
| Bacardi Carta Blanca rum 70cl | US$23.6 | €21.33 |
| Martini Bianco Vermouth 1l | US$19 | €17.2 |
| Rose wine | |
| Roche Mazet Cuvée Spéciale Grenache – Cinsault Rosé 2018 75cl | US$3.7 | €3.34 |
| Domaines Sumeire Rose Cuvee Van Gogh Cotes de Provence 2016 75cl | US$11.9 | €10.75 |
| Château Roubine Reserve Côtes de Provence Cru Classé 75cl | US$17.7 | €15.95 |
| CHATEAU D’ESCLANS WHISPERING ANGEL ROSE 75cl | US$27.6 | €24.95 |
| White wines | |
| Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 2016 75cl | US$44 | €39.9 |
| J.P. Chenet Colombard – Chardonnay 75cl | US$4.7 | €4.26 |
| Roche Mazet Cuvée Spéciale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 75cl | US$3.9 | €3.54 |
| William Fevre ‘Champs Royaux’ Chablis 2018 75cl | US$33 | €29.95 |
| Le Domaine Saget Pouilly-Fumé 75cl | US$21 | €18.95 |
| Stéphane Brocard – Closerie des Alisiers Bourgogne Chardonnay 2018 75cl | US$11.7 | €10.54 |
| Red wine | |
|---|---|
| 2015 Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac-Leognan 75cl | US$75 | €67.4 |
| Château Maucaillou Moulis-en-Médoc 2013 75cl | US$24.3 | €21.95 |
| Château d’Astros Côtes de Provence Rouge 75cl | US$12.7 | €11.5 |
| Domaines Fabre Oh! By Omérade Rouge 75cl | US$5.5 | €4.95 |
| Red Wine D.O. South Eastern Australia Yellow Tail 75 cl | US$33 | €29.95 |
| Burgundy red wines | |
| Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits 2018 75cl | US$11.6 | €10.5 |
| Louis Jadot Aloxe-Corton 2013 75cl | US$55 | €49.95 |
| Charles Vienot Maranges 2016 75cl | US$17.2 | €15.5 |
| Beaune premier cru cent-vignes 2016 rené monnier 75cl | US$30 | €27.35 |
| Albert Bichot Chateau de Dracy Baron de Charette Bourgogne 2016 75cl | US$16.6 | €14.95 |
| Champagne | |
| MOËT & CHANDON Champagne AOP, brut 75cl | US$44 | €39.57 |
| VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN Champagne AOP, brut 75 cl | US$44 | €39.95 |
| Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee 75cl | US$72 | €64.95 |
| Sparkling wine | |
| Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut 75cl | US$7.9 | €7.13 |
| Cafe de Paris Blanc de Blancs Brut 75cl | US$5.7 | €5.12 |
| Muscador Cépage Muscat Rosé 75cl | US$3.3 | €2.98 |
| Beer & Cider | |
| LEFFE Blonde 15x33cl | US$17.4 | €15.72 |
| NINKASI BLONDE 75cl | US$5.8 | €5.25 |
| CORONA Extra 12×35.5cl | US$6.6 | €5.93 |
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Shopping
Shopping & Services in Monaco
What should you buy in Monaco? How much are apartments for rent in Monaco?
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All over the world
Maximum weight: 20g
Prices: from US$1.6 | €1.40
Beach Prices
La Note Bleue beach: For a sun bed and a parasol for the day, prices start at US$26.6 | €24 in high season.
How much is iPhone in Monaco?
- iPhone 11 from US$896 | €809
- iPhone 11 Pro from US$1283 | €1159
- iPhone 11 Pro Max from US$1394 | €1259
- iPhone 7 128Gb US$431 | €389
- Apple Watch from US$497 | €449
Apartments for rent prices in monaco
2-Bedroom apartments for rent (month): US$4374 - 7198 | €3950 - 6500 + utilities
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