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What is the actual cost of sustaining Europe's royal families?

United Kingdom
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United Kingdom

The British Royal family is among the richest and the largest in Europe. The revenue of the royal family was $107 million in 2020. Every British citizen paid  $1.60 to the royal family this year.

Monaco
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Monaco

The royal house of Monaco received a revenue of $54.4 million in 2020. Out of this, every citizen of the country paid $1,386. Monaco's royals are the most expensive to their citizens.

The Netherlands royals, king and queen
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The Netherlands royals, king and queen

A file photo of Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. 

Norway
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Norway

In 2019, the monarchy received $48.7 million. Out of that, $1.4 million went to the King and Queen and $1.1 million to the Crown Prince and Princess. Of that, every citizen of the country paid $9.20 to the royal family.

Belgium
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Belgium

The Belgian royal family received $14.6 million in public money in 2018. Out of that, $12.9 million was used to cover the costs related to King Philippe's official duties. Every citizen of the country paid $1.30 to the monarchy. 

Denmark
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Denmark

The Danish royal family received $12.2 million in funding in 2018. Out of which, every citizen of the country paid $2.10 to the monarchy.

Luxembourg
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Luxembourg

The royal house received $11.8 million in 2019 to cover all administrative costs. Out of this, every citizen of the country paid $19.30 to the monarchy.

Sweden
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Sweden

The monarchy received $7.5 million in 2019. Every Swedish citizen paid $0.70 to the royal family.

Spain
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Spain

The Spanish royal family received $8.8 million from the country's budget in 2018. Out of this, every Spanish citizen paid $0.20 to the monarchy.