City in Vlore County, Albania
Cost of living in Saranda
How much a month costs in Saranda
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,480–2,210 (L120,000–180,000).
Prices in Saranda
Typical 2026 ranges in ALL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ALL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | L35,000–70,000 | $430–861 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | L25,000–45,000 | $307–553 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | L1,500–3,000 | $18–37 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | L6,000–14,000 | $74–172 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | L600–1,000 | $7.4–12.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | L2,000–3,500 | $25–43 |
| Cappuccino | L150–300 | $1.8–3.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | L300–500 | $3.7–6.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | L100–150 | $1.2–1.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | L800–1,500 | $9.8–18.4 |
| 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: 49/100
A value score of 49/100 means Saranda gives more quality of life per dollar than 48% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 64/100. It's the 6th most affordable of 11 places we cover in Albania.
| Quality factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Safety | |
| Air quality | |
| Internet | |
| Healthcare | |
| Weather | |
| Friendly locals | |
| English |
Cost of living across Albania
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Saranda
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Saranda?
About $799–1,110 on a lean budget, $1,480–2,210 for a comfortable month and $3,070–4,920 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Saranda?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs L35,000–70,000 ($430–861) a month in the center and L25,000–45,000 ($307–553) outside it.
How much does food cost in Saranda?
A local meal is L600–1,000 ($7.4–12.3); a mid-range restaurant is L2,000–3,500 ($25–43) per person.
Is Albania expensive?
Prices in Albania are about 43% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
More about Saranda
Going to Saranda solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Saranda meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Butrint National Park
- Tirana International Airport
- Albanian tourism portal
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.