Moving to United Kingdom from Monaco

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Monaco to United Kingdom — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Monaco to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Monaco to United Kingdom, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
406 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Monaco live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

Top countries of origin for United Kingdom's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Monaco and United Kingdom stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
GB
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
GB
2.4

Monaco performs better than United Kingdom across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MC
$9,797
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MC
88.9
GB
31.7

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Monaco leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MC
59.0
GB
41.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MC
86.0%
GB
97.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MC
2.0%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MC
$115,700
GB
$54,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MC
89.5 yrs
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MC
1.8
GB
3.8

Monaco generally does better on family life, though United Kingdom 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 Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Monaco passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Monaco

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?

With 41.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Kingdom can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Monaco and United Kingdom.

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

Monaco performs better than United Kingdom across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Monaco.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Monaco?

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Monaco leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 88.9 in Monaco. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Monaco: 86).

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Monaco, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

MC GB
Population 31,400 67,791,400
Currency Euro (€) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +377 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999