Electrical sockets in Monaco are one of two electrical socket types: Type C (CEE 7/16 Europlug) and Type E (CEE 7/5 Schuko). If your appliance’s plug doesn’t match the shape of these sockets, you will need a travel plug adapter in order to plug in. Travel plug adapters simply change the shape of your appliance’s plug to match whatever type of socket you need to plug into. If it’s crucial to be able to plug in no matter what, bring an adapter for all types.Electrical sockets in Monaco usually supply electricity at 230 volts AC / 50 Hz frequency. If you’re plugging in an appliance that was built for 230 volt electrical input, or an appliance that is compatible with multiple voltages, then an adapter is all you need. If your appliance isn’t compatible with 230 volts, a voltage converter will be necessary.

CurrencyMonaco uses the European monetary unit, the euro (€).Euro bills come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500; coins are worth 1 cent of a euro, 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, 1 euro, and 2 euros. Local merchants may refuse to accept €200 and €500 bills due to the prevalence of counterfeit bills.There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to a country outside the European Union.BankingATMs are by far the best way to get money in France. They all take CB, Visa, Mastercard, Cirrus and Plus and are ubiquitous throughout France. It is possible that some machines do not handle 6-digit PIN codes (only 4-digit ones), or that they do not offer the choice between different accounts (defaulting on the checking account).Some first-class hotels are authorised to exchange foreign currency. Traveller’s cheques are difficult to use.  Note that the postal service doubles as a bank, so often post offices will have an ATM. As a result, even minor towns will have ATMs which accept foreign cards.

Restaurants in Monaco offer a wide choice of food. Service and standards are excellent. The cuisine is similar to France. Speciality dishes include Barbagiuan, a type of pastry filled with rice and pumpkin; and Socca, a chickpea flour pancake. Hotel and restaurant bills generally include a 15% service charge; however, where this is not added it is customary to leave a 15% tip.

Monaco has a mild climate throughout the year, the hottest months being July and August, and the coolest being January and February. Rain mostly falls during the cooler winter months and there is an average of only 60 days’ rain per year.

Lightweights are worn, with a warm wrap for cooler summer evenings. Light- to medium weights are advised for winter.