Quality of life - Living in Monaco
Situated between the sea and the mountains, Monaco's idyllic location offers an unrivalled setting for holidaying or working, allowing you to go from the joys of boating to those of skiing on the snow-covered slopes of the Alps in less than two hours.
Worldly, sporting and cultural events are world-renowned for their quality and prestige.
Economy and real estate investment
The Principality of Monaco has opted for an original economic and social model based on a balanced budget and no recurring debt.
This option has enabled the Principality to ensure and reinforce the sustainability of its economic model. Monaco offers residents and investors alike a tax system that is ideally suited to real estate investments.
Health: a major challenge
The Principality of Monaco is one of the leading OECD countries in terms of prevention, health monitoring and, above all, the quality of its healthcare system and its modern, high-performance medical facilities, which are always at the cutting edge of technology:
- Princess Grace Hospital with MRI, CT scanner, radiology, etc.
- Cardiothoracic center
- Hemodialysis center
- IM2S osteoarticular surgery center
Banking and finance
The dynamism of Monaco's financial center is now recognized worldwide.
It is reflected in the presence of some forty banking establishments and over fifty asset management companies. Almost all of these banking establishments are attached to or linked with major banking or international finance groups.
A school and university system that meets international standards
The Government of Monaco has placed education at the top of its list of concerns in order to prepare the Principality for the future. Monaco has nine public schools where English is taught from nursery school level, and a special “French as a foreign language” section to help integrate non-French-speaking pupils: six nursery and elementary schools, one junior high school, a general and technological high school with a baccalaureate pass rate of over 90%, a vocational and hotel high school, and two private denominational schools under contract with the State.
The range of educational options is rounded out by the International School of Monaco, which offers a bilingual English/French curriculum.
The International University of Monaco is dedicated to higher education, offering Bachelors, Masters and MBA programs.
Safety in the Principality of Monaco
The respect and safety of people and property is a major concern of the Monaco government.
Monegasque public security is one of the most modern and efficient police forces in Europe. It relies on exceptional human and material resources: one police officer for every 100 inhabitants, a video surveillance system with around 700 cameras operating 24 hours a day throughout the country, and the ability to block all access to the Principality in a matter of minutes, all contribute to maintaining an exceptionally low crime rate.
