Moving to United States from Monaco

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2020
5

people moved from Monaco to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
US
6.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
US
14.2

Monaco performs better than United States across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MC
$9,797
US
$13,473
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MC
88.9
US
36.1

Monaco performs better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MC
59.0
US
37.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MC
86.0%
US
92.0%

Monaco generally does better on infrastructure, though United States 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%
US
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MC
$115,700
US
$73,600

Monaco performs better than United States 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
US
80.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MC
1.8
US
5.2

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

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Monaco

Visa Free
United States 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 States?

With 37.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United States 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 States.

Is United States safe for expats?

Monaco performs better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Monaco.

How is healthcare in United States compared to Monaco?

Monaco performs better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 88.9 in Monaco. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Monaco: 86).

What language do they speak in United States?

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

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At a Glance

MC US
Population 31,400 337,341,954
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +377 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911