Moving to United Arab Emirates from Monaco

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Monaco to United Arab Emirates? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Monaco to United Arab Emirates, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Arab Emirates compared to Monaco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
AE
0.5
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
AE
5.9

Monaco performs better than United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MC
$9,797
AE
$3,727
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MC
88.9
AE
29.1

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MC
59.0
AE
40.0
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MC
86.0%
AE
100.0%

Monaco generally does better on infrastructure, though United Arab Emirates leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MC
2.0%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MC
$115,700
AE
$75,600

Monaco performs better than United Arab Emirates across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MC
89.5 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MC
1.8
AE
5.1

Monaco generally does better on family life, though United Arab Emirates leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Monaco and United Arab Emirates. To live, work, or study long-term in United Arab Emirates, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Arab Emirates's immigration authority.

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa on Arrival
Monaco passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Monaco

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Monaco without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from United Arab Emirates?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Arab Emirates: 40.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Arab Emirates offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?

Monaco performs better than United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Monaco.

How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Monaco?

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 88.9 in Monaco. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Monaco: 86).

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Monaco, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

MC AE
Population31,4009,915,803
CurrencyEuro (€)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesFrenchArabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+377+971
Time zones11
Emergency number999