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    Monaco or Paris?

    If I had the choice between living and working in Paris or Monaco, which city would I choose? Paris has its charm but unfortunately too much insecurity. In Monaco, it’s nice to live, but it’s a tiny country with not as many opportunities.

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    1. Start-Plenty on

      If you are asking seriously that would depend on a plethora of factors.

      But I’d go for Monaco

    2. DDlapraline13 on

      Monaco or Paris really depends on lifestyle, priorities, and budget. Both can be great choices, but they suit very different profiles and life projects.

      Monaco feels more like a small, comfortable village than a big city: it is extremely safe, clean, and very calm most of the time. If your budget allows for a nice apartment, you can enjoy a very peaceful and secure lifestyle, with an excellent climate and plenty of sunshine, even if summers can be quite hot.
      However, it is also a very small place. There are some good restaurants, bars, and clubs, but the scene is nowhere near as dynamic or diverse as in Paris, and the cultural life is relatively limited. It can easily feel a bit repetitive or not very exciting, especially if you like variety and constant new experiences.

      Paris, if you can afford to live in a pleasant neighborhood and have a decent budget, offers a completely different level of possibilities. The city has a much richer cultural life (museums, exhibitions, concerts, theater, festivals), a broader social scene (international communities, associations, professional networks), and a far more intense nightlife.
      Professionally, especially in certain fields (culture, media, consulting, institutions, start‑ups, etc.), Paris provides a much larger job market and many more opportunities. On the other hand, it is noisier, more stressful, more crowded, and in many ways less comfortable and less “easy” on a daily basis than a place like Monaco.

    4. Agile_Employment3540 on

      Monaco – by far. It’s incredibly beautiful and the people are friendly and welcoming. Doesn’t say if you’re looking for a holiday or a move, but if I were visiting, I would skip Paris in favor of Nice and do Monaco as well as a quick dip into Italy. Nice -> Monaco -> Menton -> Ventimiglia. These are my favorite places to be on the planet!

    5. Deep_Dance8745 on

      For people with a brain that needs a plethora of interests satisfied —> Paris, Monaco is too boring.

      If you leak a small village where you don’t know your neighbours —> Monaco

    6. setwindowtext on

      I was born in a big city, and always considered myself an urban citizen. I moved to Monaco during Covid, and have been feeling very comfortable here ever since. Every time I go to Paris it’s fun for the first couple of days, and then I get reminded why it is better here in the South.