Should you visit Berlin or Monaco?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Monaco, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
Monaco
Monaco is a small city-state that is completely surrounded by France. The Italian Riviera is only a few kilometers to the east and the country enjoys a wonderful, Mediterranean climate. Monaco is also the second smallest independent state in the world, with the Vatican being the smallest. It is six times as large of the Vatican and also the world's most densely populated independent country. It is entirely urban and a fun place to spend a few days.
Which city is cheaper, Monaco or Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €110, while the average daily cost in Monaco is €148. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Berlin and Monaco in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Berlin can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €51, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €102.
Monaco's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €188. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €94.
Food
In Berlin travelers spend around €41 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
On average, meal and food prices in Monaco cost around €43 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €17.
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Food
Meals for one day
Berlin €41
Monaco €43
Typical Food prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$16
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English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$25
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour New To Berlin:
$40
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Dinner Cruise – “This is the CHEF talking”:
$49
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Berlin Kreuzberg - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Mitte - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Food Tour:
$55
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Withlocals 10 Tastings: Covid-19 Regulated Private Food Tour:
$57
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History Bites: The Berlin History and Food Tour:
$61
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Berlin Dinner Cruise.:
$61
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Fun Dinner and Dancing by Gaiety in Berlin:
$84
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Vegan Food Tour Experience in Berlin:
$87
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Berlin than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €14 on transportation in Berlin on average per day.
The average price of local transportation around Monaco is €14 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket
€1.40
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Bahn Ticket
€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride
€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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1-way private transfer Berlin to Karlovy Vary - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 persons:
$662
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Airport/Hotel/Airport Transfer&Tour& Driver Guide:
$218
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Airport/Hotel/Airport Transfer&Tour&Driver&Licensed Guide (DIN EN 15565):
$311
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin Airport TXL to Berlin City in Business Car:
$72
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin Airport TXL to Berlin City in Luxury Car:
$87
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Business Car:
$87
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Luxury Car:
$118
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Luxury Van:
$104
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport TXL in Luxury Car:
$87
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Tegel Airport TXL in Luxury Van:
$79
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Tegel Airport TXL in Business Car:
$75
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin Tegel Airport TXL to Berlin City in Luxury Van:
$79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Monaco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Monaco:
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Private transfer: Monaco Airport (MCM) to Monaco:
$622
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Between Monaco and Nice: Single Helicopter Transfer:
$199
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Monaco Private Transfer from Monaco-Ville to Nice Airport:
$174
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Nice Airport Transfers : Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Car:
$157
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Nice Airport Transfers : Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van:
$124
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Departure Private Transfers from Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van:
$118
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Nice Airport Transfers : Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car:
$108
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Departure Private Transfers from Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE:
$98
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Monaco Transfer: Monaco Cruise Port to Nice Airport:
$80
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Private Departure Transfer from Monaco Hotels to Nice Airport:
$65
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Monaco?
Prices for flights to both Monaco and Berlin change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Berlin, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €18 per day, per person.
Monaco's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €18 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Typical Entertainment prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
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Rude Bastards tour of Berlin:
$1.87
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Music of Berlin Private Tour: Communist Berlin Exploration Game:
$3.72
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Berlin Private Tour: Third Reich & the Cold War Exploration Game:
$4.96
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Classic Sights and Hidden Histories of Berlin's Museum Island Audio Tour:
$5.48
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Berlin's Centre - Explore the city's modern history with this audio walking tour:
$5.48
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The Dönerkebab: Discover how it changed Germany on an audio walking tour:
$5.48
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Witches, Riots and the Cold War: A Walk Through Wedding Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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In and Around Alexanderplatz Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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Ku'damm Couture and Currywurst Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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Into the Heart of Berlin Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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Take the U Train: The Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line Audio Tour:
$6.56
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West Kreuzberg: Templars, Bunkers and Prussian Glory Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$6.88
Typical Entertainment prices in Monaco
Here are a few typical costs in Monaco for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Monaco
Here are a few actual costs in Monaco for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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3 hours Deluxe Sightdriving tour:
$926
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30 Minute Ferrari California T Sports Car Experience from Monaco:
$290
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Beautiful Nice only for you sightseeing from Monaco:
$648
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Cannes, Antibes and Nice Private Tour from Monaco:
$750
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Cities of artists in Provence sightseeing tour from Monaco:
$778
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Double Supercar Driving Experience from Monaco:
$1,004
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French Riviera Tour:
$1,021
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Full Day Monaco-Monte Carlo Tour with a Driver:
$965
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Group tour of French Riviera from the port of Monaco/Monte-Carlo:
$112
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Guided tour “Love stories of Monte Carlo”:
$496
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Lamborghini Sports Car Experience from Monaco:
$211
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Magic Christmas Tour in Monaco:
$764
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Berlin, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €13.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Monaco may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €21 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Berlin Pub Crawl And Night Life Tour:
$15
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#1 Berlin Pub Crawl:
$25
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Sean's Wine Tasting Events:
$66
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Welcome to Berlin tour! Sightseeing, souvenirs and visit of a German brewery:
$236
Sample the Local Flavors in Monaco
Also in Monaco, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Authentic Wine Tasting Experience:
$48
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Monaco Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Nice and Eze with Wine Tasting:
$657
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Private St-Jeannet, St-Paul-de-Vence, and Wine Tour from Monaco:
$843
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Monaco, we can see that Monaco is more expensive. And not only is Berlin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Berlin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Berlin and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Monaco would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Monaco than you might in Berlin.
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