Possibly moving to Monaco

sam2380 · 10 Oct 2006 at 11:50

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to see what you thought about moving to Monaco. Im currently living in London and enjoy it. Im 26, my girlfriend doesnt want to come - but i feel that i shouldnt stop me moving - as we could break up and then I may regret not going. However, from looking around and speaking to people it looks like it could be a rather quiet place to live (for the majority of the year)..

Would you go?

Tru · 10 Oct 2006 at 11:54

I'd love to live in Monaco but I always assumed you needed untold millions to even rent a parking space. Are you very rich?

sam2380 · 10 Oct 2006 at 11:55

Im going for an interview there!.. so it will be good money.. but money isnt everything in life is it?

FTM · 10 Oct 2006 at 11:55

why wouldnt she want to go..its full of millionaires and famous people

good climate, zero crime

as the cliche goes...its a playground for the rich and famous of the world...sports cars and yachts..

FTM · 10 Oct 2006 at 11:56

sam2380 said:
Im going for an interview there!.. so it will be good money.. but money isnt everything in life is it?

it will be if you want to rent an apartment or park your car!

kaiowas · 10 Oct 2006 at 11:57

FTM said:
why wouldnt she want to go..its full of millionaires and famous people

That's the number one reason I wouldn't want to live there.

Tru · 10 Oct 2006 at 12:00

sam2380 said:
Im going for an interview there!.. so it will be good money.. but money isnt everything in life is it?

Ah well, if it's for a job then go for it. You're right, money isn't everything but I'm sure you know what Monaco is like, millionaires playground etc. Freefaller has worked over there before so maybe he'll chime in. Also I'm surprised your GF isn't keen, Monaco is a shopping paradise. I'm sure she has her reasons but you should persuade her to at least try it.

fuz · 10 Oct 2006 at 12:01

I absolutely love the place, and would happily live there for most of the year, however i'm sure its one of those places you go to in moderation (my wallet can't handle more than a few visits)

FishFluff · 10 Oct 2006 at 12:11

I went a couple of weeks back and quite frankly I thought it was a bit rubbish. Full of tourists, no decent shops and it looked to be lacking in entertainment. If you're going to be working in Monaco I'd consider living in Nice instead.

Moley · 10 Oct 2006 at 12:11

From what I understand, most of the Formula 1 drivers who live there can only afford small apartments - and these guys are multi-millionaires!

:eek:

JRS · 10 Oct 2006 at 13:08

FishFluff said:
If you're going to be working in Monaco I'd consider living in Nice instead.

Quoted for emphasis. Much better plan than actually living in Monaco, and the commute is hardly a chore since public transport there is orders of magnitude better than it generally is here.

sam2380 · 10 Oct 2006 at 13:12

JRS said:
Quoted for emphasis. Much better plan than actually living in Monaco, and the commute is hardly a chore since public transport there is orders of magnitude better than it generally is here.

That would be a good option, but you have to pay tax if you live in france!

JRS · 10 Oct 2006 at 13:18

sam2380 said:
That would be a good option, but you have to pay tax if you live in france!

Oh heaven forbid

Yas786 · 10 Oct 2006 at 13:29

jamiemoles said:
From what I understand, most of the Formula 1 drivers who live there can only afford small apartments - and these guys are multi-millionaires!

Yes because Monaco isnt that big a country

lol.

Ive been there a few times and have to say its a nice place but definitely a playground for the rich and filthy rich tbh.

neocon · 10 Oct 2006 at 13:46

dump the *****

I want a job in monaco too. How did you get yours? What type of work do you do?

Freefaller · 10 Oct 2006 at 14:24

I don't mind Monaco as I'm paid to go there. I wouldn't live there though really - it's not really my style. It's expensive, and a bit "artificial", small and can be a little dull. However if you've got a chance for a job over there and give it a go - don't life on "what ifs". Secondly you're not far from Italy, or the French Riviera i.e La Cote D'Azur which offers fantastic distractions - though its infested with the English now

The_TailGunner · 10 Oct 2006 at 14:32

Freefaller said:
- though its infested with the English now

so its improving then?

Hate · 10 Oct 2006 at 14:41

unless you are absolutley loaded you won't be able to afford living there

The_Judge · 10 Oct 2006 at 14:44

You'll be bored stiff after 2months.

Efour · 10 Oct 2006 at 14:48

Plenty of other south coast places that are cheaper.

I really could see not real point living there, other than to drop "I lived in Monaco once dont you know?"

But if i said that it would be followed up by a "thwack" noise and blood rushing out of my nose