Should you visit Moscow or Monaco?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Moscow and Monaco. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia and is notable for its important role in history. It's a very sprawling city with many museums and fascinating buildings. Ten percent of Russia's population lives in this capital city and it's a financial and political center for the country. The Moskva River weaves its way through the city and you will find most of the city's sights and attractions on the northern side of the river.
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 Moscow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Moscow is $63, while the average daily cost in Monaco is $175. 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 Moscow and Monaco in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Moscow, $80 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Moscow, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $40, such as in a hostel.
Monaco's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $222. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $111.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Moscow cost around $14 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 $5.60.
On average, meal and food prices in Monaco cost around $50 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 $20.
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Food
Meals for one day
Moscow $14
Monaco $50
Typical Food prices in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Virtual Home Cooking with Russian Family:
$22
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Moscow Food Tour:
$67
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An evening at the monastery with dinner:
$80
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Traditional Russian Cooking Class and Meal in Moscow with a Friendly Local:
$91
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Private Market Tour and Traditional Russian Cooking Class in Moscow:
$101
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Food Tour:
$102
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Traditional Russian Cooking Class and Meal in a Local Home in Moscow:
$117
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Moscow Metro and Russian Dinner Private tour:
$127
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Moscow River Cruise with Dinner and Lively Firework with a Private Guide:
$133
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Private food tour: Russian culinary culture:
$144
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Moscow Yummy Food tour:
$160
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Red Square and River Cruise with Dinner Private Tour:
$167
Local Transportation
To get around in Moscow, the average visitor spends $6.19 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The average price of local transportation around Monaco is $16 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 Moscow
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moscow
Also for Moscow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Arrival Private Transfer Moscow Domodedovo DME to Moscow City by Luxury Car:
$124
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Arrival Private Transfer Moscow Domodedovo DME to Moscow by Luxury Van:
$53
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Arrival Private Transfer Moscow Train Station to Moscow City by Luxury Van:
$87
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Arrival Private Transfer Moscow Vnukovo Airport VKO to Moscow City by Luxury Van:
$54
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Arrival Private Transfer Moscow Vnukovo VKO Airport to Moscow by Luxury Car:
$109
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Departure Private Transfer Moscow City to Moscow Domodedovo DME by Luxury Car:
$123
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Departure Private Transfer Moscow City to Moscow Domodedovo DME by Luxury Van:
$59
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Departure Private Transfer Moscow City to Moscow SVO Airport by Luxury Van:
$54
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Departure Private Transfer Moscow City to Moscow Train Station by Business Car:
$38
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Departure Private Transfer Moscow City to Moscow Train Station by Luxury Car:
$87
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Departure Private Transfer Moscow City to Moscow Train Station by Luxury Van:
$87
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Departure Private Transfer Moscow SVO Airport to Moscow City by Luxury Car:
$110
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 Moscow or Monaco?
Prices for flights to both Monaco and Moscow 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
In Moscow, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $16 per person, per day.
Monaco's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $22 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 Moscow
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Moscow's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Theater Tickets
$16
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Kremlin Entry (2)
$14
Tours and Activities in Moscow
For Moscow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Moscow classical tour:
$6.38
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Admission ticket to Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectural Museum and Reserve:
$7.02
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Tsaritsyno Museum entrance ticket:
$8.14
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Admission ticket to the The Museum of Cosmonautics:
$11
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The Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Admission Ticket:
$12
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Admission ticket to the State Museum of GULAG's History, Moscow:
$13
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The Museum of Victory Admission Ticket:
$13
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Admission ticket to the Tochka-G Museum of Erotic Art, Moscow:
$14
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Admission ticket to Gallery of the European and American XIX-XX centuries art:
$14
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Tretyakov Gallery Admission Ticket:
$16
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Admission ticket to the New Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow:
$17
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1-hour scenic Moscow River Cruise:
$18
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 Moscow spend on average $7.95 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 $24 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Moscow
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Moscow:
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Pub Crawl Moscow Guided Tour in Classic Soviet Van:
$79
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Private Wine Tour in Moscow with History, Architecture and Friendly Local Guide:
$121
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 Moscow and Monaco, we can see that Monaco is more expensive. And not only is Moscow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Moscow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moscow 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 Moscow.
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