Town in Gjirokaster County, Albania
Cost of living in Gjirokastër
How much a month costs in Gjirokastër
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,170–1,780 (L95,000–145,000).
Prices in Gjirokastër
Typical 2026 ranges in ALL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ALL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | L25,000–45,000 | $307–553 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | L20,000–35,000 | $246–430 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | L1,300–2,200 | $16–27 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | L4,000–8,000 | $49–98 |
| 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) | L3,000–4,500 | $37–55 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | L1,000–2,000 | $12–25 |
Value for money: 67/100
A value score of 67/100 means Gjirokastër gives more quality of life per dollar than 66% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 65/100. It's the 1st 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 Gjirokastër
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Gjirokastër?
About $615–861 on a lean budget, $1,170–1,780 for a comfortable month and $2,340–3,690 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Gjirokastër?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs L25,000–45,000 ($307–553) a month in the center and L20,000–35,000 ($246–430) outside it.
How much does food cost in Gjirokastër?
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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