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Cost of living in Ksamil

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Ksamil

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,600–2,460 (L130,000–200,000).

Lean$861–1,170L70,000–95,000 · Room or studio, local food
Comfortable$1,600–2,460L130,000–200,000 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily
Luxury$3,440–5,530L280,000–450,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Ksamil

Typical 2026 ranges in ALL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

ItemALLUS$
Housing
Hostel dorm bed (night)L1,500–3,000$18–37
Mid-range hotel room (night)L6,000–15,000$74–184
Food and drink
Local meal or street foodL600–1,000$7.4–12.3
Mid-range restaurant, per personL2,000–4,000$25–49
CappuccinoL200–400$2.5–4.9
Local beer, 0.5 l in a barL350–600$4.3–7.4
Getting around
Public transport, one rideL100–150$1.2–1.8
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 kmL800–1,500$9.8–18.4
Work and life
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)L1,000–2,000$12–25

Value for money: 40/100

A value score of 40/100 means Ksamil gives more quality of life per dollar than 39% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 64/100. It's the 9th most affordable of 11 places we cover in Albania.

Quality factorScore
Safety75
Air quality77
Internet57
Healthcare54
Weather42
Friendly locals75
English50

Cost of living across Albania

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

PlaceComfortable monthValue
Gjirokastër$1,170–1,78067/100
Berat$1,230–1,84063/100
Shkodër$1,230–1,84065/100
Vlorë$1,350–1,97061/100
Durrës$1,350–2,09057/100
Saranda$1,480–2,21049/100
Himara$1,480–2,21050/100
Tirana$1,600–2,46040/100
Ksamil$1,600–2,46040/100
Theth$1,720–2,46040/100
Dhërmi$1,970–2,95027/100

Cheaper alternatives to Ksamil

Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.

PlaceCountryComfortable month
OhridNorth Macedonia$829–1,290
SibiuRomania$1,160–1,690
MostarBosnia and Herzegovina$920–1,320
BrașovRomania$1,160–1,690
SkopjeNorth Macedonia$1,010–1,570

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Ksamil?

About $861–1,170 on a lean budget, $1,600–2,460 for a comfortable month and $3,440–5,530 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much does food cost in Ksamil?

A local meal is L600–1,000 ($7.4–12.3); a mid-range restaurant is L2,000–4,000 ($25–49) 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.