Common information

Capital
Tirana
Language
Albanian
Currency
Lek
Population
3 011 405
Phone code
+355

Cost of living and prices in Albania

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre373USD/month
in city centre522USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre639USD/month
in city centre1,009USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 people11 USD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people51 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg12 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle11 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass18 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hour16 USD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc32,475 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc31,121 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month48 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour30 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair64 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc49 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair105 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair140 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month97 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month17 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom522 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom373 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom1,009 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom639 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter2,394 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,403 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month644 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year5.69

List of largest cities in Albania

Ratings

Main factors in Albania

Leisure quality
5.7
Quality of life
7.6
Travelers rating
8.3
Travelers rating
4.6
English speaking
5.3
Nightlife
8.5
Coworking spaces
6.4
Traffic
3.6
Free WIFI
8.2

Safety in Albania

Safety
5.9
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
7.5
Female friendly
6.8
Friendliness to foreigners
8.5
Stability of the state
6
Conditions for starting a business
7.4
Freedom of the press
6

Availability of prices in Albania

Cost of living
7.8
Rent, price
9.5
Products, price
8.3
Restaurants, price
8.3
Purchasing power
2.2

Comfort in Albania

Ecology
2.2
Weather comfort
9.6
Availability of air conditioners
6.5
Air quality
9.4

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Albania

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 33 29 23 20 16 20 25 26 31 34 37 38 38
Average high, °C 25 20 15 12 10 11 13 16 21 25 29 29 19
Average temperature, °C 20 16 12 9 7 8 10 13 17 21 24 23 15
Average low, °C 17 13 10 7 5 6 7 10 14 17 19 20 12
Record low, °C 8 1 -1 -5 -6 -8 -5 -1 4 10 13 13 -8
Rain, days 3 7 10 9 9 8 8 8 7 4 2 2 76
Snow, days 0 0 1 3 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 14
Fog, days 4 2 2 2 4 4 3 2 3 2 4 4 36
Thunderstorms, days 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 6
Average precipitation, mm. 54 94 140 121 110 108 85 80 78 47 27 32 977
Relative humidity, % 19 21 23 23 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 20
Relative humidity morning, % 76 77 77 76 74 72 75 75 77 74 70 72 75
Relative humidity evening, % 61 63 64 66 63 59 61 62 62 63 56 58 61
Wind speed, km/h 11 11 11 11 9 13 13 13 12 12 12 13 12
Day Length, часов 13 12 10 10 10 11 12 14 15 16 15 14 13
Dew point, °C 15 11 7 3 1 2 5 7 12 15 16 16 111
Growing degree-day, °C 266 152 40 82 0 19 54 145 273 366 415 389 2201
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 16 11 7 6 7 10 14 17 21 25 25 22 15