City in Berat County, Albania
Cost of living in Berat
How much a month costs in Berat
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,230–1,840 (L100,000–150,000).
Prices in Berat
Typical 2026 ranges in ALL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ALL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | L30,000–50,000 | $369–615 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | L22,000–35,000 | $270–430 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | L1,300–2,200 | $16–27 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | L4,500–8,500 | $55–105 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | L450–800 | $5.5–9.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | L1,500–2,800 | $18–34 |
| Cappuccino | L120–250 | $1.5–3.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | L250–450 | $3.1–5.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | L30–50 | $0.37–0.61 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | L400–700 | $4.9–8.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | L3,000–5,000 | $37–61 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | L1,000–2,000 | $12–25 |
Value for money: 63/100
A value score of 63/100 means Berat gives more quality of life per dollar than 62% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 64/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 11 places we cover in Albania.
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Cost of living across Albania
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Berat
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Berat?
About $676–922 on a lean budget, $1,230–1,840 for a comfortable month and $2,460–3,930 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Berat?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs L30,000–50,000 ($369–615) a month in the center and L22,000–35,000 ($270–430) outside it.
How much does food cost in Berat?
A local meal is L450–800 ($5.5–9.8); a mid-range restaurant is L1,500–2,800 ($18–34) per person.
Is Albania expensive?
Prices in Albania are about 43% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.