City in Durres County, Albania
Cost of living in Durrës
How much a month costs in Durrës
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,350–2,090 (L110,000–170,000).
Prices in Durrës
Typical 2026 ranges in ALL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ALL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | L35,000–60,000 | $430–738 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | L25,000–40,000 | $307–492 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | L1,500–2,500 | $18–31 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | L4,500–9,000 | $55–111 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | L500–900 | $6.1–11.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | L1,500–3,000 | $18–37 |
| 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 | L40–60 | $0.49–0.74 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | L500–900 | $6.1–11.1 |
| 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: 57/100
A value score of 57/100 means Durrës gives more quality of life per dollar than 56% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 66/100. It's the 5th 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 Durrës
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Durrës?
About $738–1,050 on a lean budget, $1,350–2,090 for a comfortable month and $2,700–4,300 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Durrës?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs L35,000–60,000 ($430–738) a month in the center and L25,000–40,000 ($307–492) outside it.
How much does food cost in Durrës?
A local meal is L500–900 ($6.1–11.1); a mid-range restaurant is L1,500–3,000 ($18–37) per person.
Is Albania expensive?
Prices in Albania are about 43% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Tirana International Airport
- Wolt Albania
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 Spotted something out of date?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.