City in Shkoder County, Albania
Cost of living in Shkodër
How much a month costs in Shkodër
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,230–1,840 (L100,000–150,000).
Prices in Shkodër
Typical 2026 ranges in ALL, rounded. US$ 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: 65/100
A value score of 65/100 means Shkodër gives more quality of life per dollar than 64% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 66/100. It's the 3rd 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 Shkodër
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Shkodër?
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 Shkodër?
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 Shkodër?
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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