Should you visit Helsinki or Monaco?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Helsinki and Monaco can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital of Finland and dates back to 1550. Helsinki is an international metropolis with a diverse population, but also a small town vibe. The city itself has a population of just over 600,000 but the metropolitan area, including Espoo and Vantaa, has a population of more than 1.3 million. There are many outdoor bars and cafes that take advantage of the warmer summer months. During this time there are long days, and the population floods into the street after a long and cold winter, so visiting during the summer is a fun and lively experience.
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 Helsinki?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Helsinki is €112, 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 Helsinki and Monaco in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around €118 for a double occupancy room in Helsinki If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
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
The average traveler spends about €27 per day in Helsinki for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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
Helsinki €27
Monaco €43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Helsinki Food Tour Including Tastings:
$137
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Helsinki than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €18 on transportation in Helsinki 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.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Helsinki
Also for Helsinki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Private transfer via Marimekko & Iittala with Japanese Speaking Driver:
$195
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Airport transfer in Helsinki:
$50
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Arrival Private Transfer Business Car Helsinki Port to Helsinki City:
$62
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Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van Helsinki Port to Helsinki City:
$62
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Best Transfer Helsinki:
$50
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Departure Private Transfer Business Car Helsinki City to Helsinki Airport HEL:
$99
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Departure Private Transfer Business Car Helsinki City to Helsinki Port:
$62
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Departure Private Transfer Luxury Van Helsinki City to Helsinki Airport HEL:
$99
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Departure Private Transfer Luxury Van Helsinki City to Helsinki Port:
$62
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Helsinki Airport Transfers : Helsinki to Airport HEL in Business Car:
$98
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Helsinki Airport Transfers: Helsinki City to Helsinki Airport HEL in Luxury Van:
$113
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Helsinki Departure Private Transfer from Helsinki City to Helsinki Airport HEL:
$97
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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Private Departure Transfer from Monaco Hotels to Nice Airport:
$65
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Nice Airport Transfers : Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van:
$124
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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 Business Car:
$108
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Monaco Transfer: Monaco Cruise Port to Nice Airport:
$80
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Monaco Private Transfer from Monaco-Ville to Nice Airport:
$174
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Departure Private Transfers from Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van:
$118
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Departure Private Transfers from Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE:
$98
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Between Monaco and Nice: Single Helicopter Transfer:
$199
Is it cheaper to fly into Helsinki or Monaco?
Prices for flights to both Monaco and Helsinki 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 Helsinki, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €22 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.
Tours and Activities in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Skip the Line: Flying Cinema Tour Of Helsinki Experience, single ticket:
$15
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Skip the Line: SEA LIFE Helsinki Entrance Ticket:
$19
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Helsinki Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$20
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Sightseeing Boat Tour in Archipelago of Helsinki:
$27
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Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour (ticket for 24 hours):
$37
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City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
$37
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City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop On Hop Off Tour:
$37
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Artificial Intelligence City Tour of Helsinki:
$37
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Helsinki Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$38
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Private Helsinki Budha Tour Half Day:
$40
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Helsinki Music Walking Tour:
$50
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Helsinki Shared group tour:
$51
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
Typically, people visiting Helsinki spend on average €13 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
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.
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 Helsinki and Monaco, we can see that Monaco is more expensive. And not only is Helsinki much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Helsinki would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Helsinki 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 Helsinki.
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