Capital city in Tirana County, Albania
Cost of living in Tirana
How much a month costs in Tirana
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,600–2,460 (L130,000–200,000).
Prices in Tirana
Typical 2026 ranges in ALL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ALL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | L45,000–80,000 | $553–984 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | L30,000–50,000 | $369–615 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | L1,500–2,800 | $18–34 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | L6,000–11,000 | $74–135 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | L500–900 | $6.1–11.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | L1,800–3,200 | $22–39 |
| 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 | L40–50 | $0.49–0.61 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | L500–900 | $6.1–11.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | L4,000–7,000 | $49–86 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | L1,000–2,000 | $12–25 |
Value for money: 40/100
A value score of 40/100 means Tirana gives more quality of life per dollar than 39% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 64/100. It's the 8th 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 Tirana
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Tirana?
About $861–1,230 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 is rent in Tirana?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs L45,000–80,000 ($553–984) a month in the center and L30,000–50,000 ($369–615) outside it.
How much does food cost in Tirana?
A local meal is L500–900 ($6.1–11.1); a mid-range restaurant is L1,800–3,200 ($22–39) per person.
Is Albania expensive?
Prices in Albania are about 43% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Tirana International Airport
- Municipality of Tirana
- Wolt Albania
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 Spotted something out of date?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.