Cost of living comparison
If you lived in British Indian Ocean Territory instead of Monaco, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Monaco
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British Indian Ocean Territory
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$36.21
€34.76
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.32
€10.86
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$5.61
€5.38
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$8.77
€8.41
|
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Monaco
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$5.69
€5.47
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$11.39
€10.93
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.62
€8.28
|
?? | |
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.55
€5.33
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$8.45
€8.11
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.57
€2.47
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.47
€2.37
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.98
€1.90
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.92
€2.81
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.69
€1.62
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.02
€1.94
|
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Monaco
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.68
€8.33
|
?? | |
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.74
€28.55
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$49,160.43
€47,187.97
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.44
€20.58
|
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Monaco
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$110.93
€106.48
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$9,401.30
€9,024.09
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$6,591.34
€6,326.88
|
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|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$292.40
€280.67
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Monaco
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,759.79
€2,649.06
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$29,406.50
€28,226.62
|
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Monaco
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$9.11
€8.74
|
?? | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.29
€6.04
|
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|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.06
€11.57
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$512.44
€491.88
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.00
€14.40
|
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Monaco
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$194.39
€186.59
|
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|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$75.16
€72.14
|
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|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$203.37
€195.21
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$446.93
€428.99
|
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