Mountain town in Shkoder County, Albania

Cost of living in Theth

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Theth

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,720–2,460 (L140,000–200,000).

Lean$984–1,350L80,000–110,000 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$1,720–2,460L140,000–200,000 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$3,070–4,430L250,000–360,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Theth

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

Item	ALL	US$
Housing
Hostel dorm bed (night)	L1,500–3,000	$18–37
Mid-range hotel room (night)	L4,000–8,000	$49–98
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	L600–1,000	$7.4–12.3
Mid-range restaurant, per person	L1,200–2,200	$15–27
Cappuccino	L100–200	$1.2–2.5
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar	L250–450	$3.1–5.5
Work and life
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	L2,600–3,300	$32–41

Value for money: 40/100

A value score of 40/100 means Theth gives more quality of life per dollar than 39% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 66/100. It's the 10th most affordable of 11 places we cover in Albania.

Quality factor	Score
Safety	75
Air quality	77
Internet	57
Healthcare	54
Weather	42
Friendly locals	100
English	50

Cost of living across Albania

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

Place	Comfortable month	Value
Gjirokastër	$1,170–1,780	67/100
Berat	$1,230–1,840	63/100
Shkodër	$1,230–1,840	65/100
Vlorë	$1,350–1,970	61/100
Durrës	$1,350–2,090	57/100
Saranda	$1,480–2,210	49/100
Himara	$1,480–2,210	50/100
Tirana	$1,600–2,460	40/100
Ksamil	$1,600–2,460	40/100
Theth	$1,720–2,460	40/100
Dhërmi	$1,970–2,950	27/100

Cheaper alternatives to Theth

Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.

Place	Country	Comfortable month
Ohrid	North Macedonia	$829–1,290
Sibiu	Romania	$1,160–1,690
Mostar	Bosnia and Herzegovina	$920–1,320
Brașov	Romania	$1,160–1,690
Skopje	North Macedonia	$1,010–1,570

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Theth?

About $984–1,350 on a lean budget, $1,720–2,460 for a comfortable month and $3,070–4,430 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much does food cost in Theth?

A local meal is L600–1,000 ($7.4–12.3); a mid-range restaurant is L1,200–2,200 ($15–27) 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.