Money, budget and shopping in Monaco
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Money

Currency

  • Currency: Euro (100 cents).
  • Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 €.
  • Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents + 1 and 2 €.
  • Exchange:

Although not part of the European Union, Monaco adopted the euro as its national currency on 1 January 2002, replacing the Monegasque franc that was previously in use.

Exchange

For those not in the eurozone, banks and exchange bureaus accept the main currencies. ATMs are also widely available.

Payment methods

You can of course pay in cash and by bank card (with no fees for euro accounts), just like in France.

Budget

What can be expensive

What doesn’t have to be expensive

Price range

  • Double room in a tourist hotel:
  • Snacks:
  • Meal in a tourist restaurant:
  • Budget car rental:
  • Urban taxi:
  • Urban bus:

Bargaining and tipping

Shopping and souvenirs

What to bring back