Quality of life comparison

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

Health

live 4.7 years longer

In Japan, the average life expectancy is 85 years (82 years for men, 88 years for women) as of 2022. In Monaco, that number is 90 years (86 years for men, 93 years for women) as of 2022.

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Expenditures

spend 64.7% less on education

Japan spends 3.4% of its total GDP on education as of 2020. Monaco spends 1.2% of total GDP on education as of 2019.

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spend 84.4% less on healthcare

Japan spends 10.9% of its total GDP on healthcare as of 2020. In Monaco, that number is 1.7% of GDP as of 2020.

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Geography

see 100.0% less coastline

Japan has a total of 29,751 km of coastline. In Monaco, that number is 4 km.

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The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.

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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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