Quality of life comparison

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If you lived in Monaco instead of Guernsey, you would:

Health

live 3.3 years longer

In Guernsey, the average life expectancy is 83 years (81 years for men, 86 years for women) as of 2022. In Monaco, that number is 86 years (85 years for men, 89 years for women) as of 2024.

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Life

be 34.5% less likely to die during infancy

In Guernsey, approximately 3.4 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Monaco, on the other hand, 2.2 children do as of 2024.

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Basic Needs

be 14.4% more likely to have internet access

In Guernsey, approximately 86.6% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Monaco, about 99.0% do as of 2024.

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Geography

see 91.8% less coastline

Guernsey has a total of 50 km of coastline. In Monaco, that number is 4 km.

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Sources: The World Factbook (2021–2022), World Bank (2024). How we calculate this

Compare further: Guernsey vs. Monaco

Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Monaco is 85.9% more expensive than Guernsey overall
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Size Comparison · See true size
Guernsey is about 39 times bigger than Monaco.
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Monaco: At a glance

Monaco is a sovereign country in Europe, with a total land area of approximately 2 sq km. The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling GRIMALDI family first seized temporary control in 1297, and again in 1331, but were not able to permanently secure their holding until 1419. Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center.
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