Europe
Cost of living in Albania
43%of US price level
Is Albania expensive?
Prices in Albania are about 43% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Gjirokastër, at about $1,170–1,780 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Albania, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gjirokastër | $1,170–1,780 | $307–553 | $5.5–9.8 | 67/100 |
| Berat | $1,230–1,840 | $369–615 | $5.5–9.8 | 63/100 |
| Shkodër | $1,230–1,840 | $369–615 | $5.5–9.8 | 65/100 |
| Vlorë | $1,350–1,970 | $344–615 | $6.1–11.1 | 61/100 |
| Durrës | $1,350–2,090 | $430–738 | $6.1–11.1 | 57/100 |
| Saranda | $1,480–2,210 | $430–861 | $7.4–12.3 | 49/100 |
| Himara | $1,480–2,210 | — | $7.4–12.3 | 50/100 |
| Tirana | $1,600–2,460 | $553–984 | $6.1–11.1 | 40/100 |
| Ksamil | $1,600–2,460 | — | $7.4–12.3 | 40/100 |
| Theth | $1,720–2,460 | — | $7.4–12.3 | 40/100 |
| Dhërmi | $1,970–2,950 | — | $8.6–14.8 | 27/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Albania
- e-Albania government services portal
- Speedtest Global Index: Albania
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025: Albania
- World Bank open data
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