Cost of Living in Albania - Updated Prices & Insights

55.09

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $742 (excluding rent), and $1,272 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,918 (excluding rent), and $2,827 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$11.82 ALL 998

$5.91 ALL 499

$23.63 ALL 1,995

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$52.8 ALL 4,458

$32.85 ALL 2,774

$93.9 ALL 7,926

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$9.22 ALL 779

$6.92 ALL 584

$11.53 ALL 974

Cappuccino

$1.92 ALL 162

$0.93 ALL 78.4

$3.43 ALL 289

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.8 ALL 152

$0.99 ALL 83.8

$2.34 ALL 198

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.91 ALL 77

$0.6 ALL 51.1

$1.44 ALL 122

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.9 ALL 245

$1.51 ALL 127

$4.64 ALL 392

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.22 ALL 357

$3.01 ALL 255

$5.94 ALL 501

Milk (1 liter)

$2.15 ALL 181

$1.57 ALL 133

$2.62 ALL 221

White Bread (500g)

$1.06 ALL 89.9

$0.73 ALL 61.4

$1.66 ALL 140

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.25 ALL 190

$1.22 ALL 103

$3.03 ALL 256

Eggs

$3.67 ALL 310

$2.11 ALL 178

$4.93 ALL 416

Local Cheese (1kg)

$12.1 ALL 1,022

$7.04 ALL 594

$17.58 ALL 1,485

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.89 ALL 666

$4.64 ALL 391

$11.87 ALL 1,002

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$14.85 ALL 1,254

$10.69 ALL 903

$18.41 ALL 1,555

Apples (1kg)

$1.56 ALL 132

$0.8 ALL 67.4

$2.3 ALL 194

Banana (1kg)

$2.59 ALL 218

$1.89 ALL 160

$4.74 ALL 400

Oranges (1kg)

$1.83 ALL 155

$0.89 ALL 75.6

$2.99 ALL 252

Tomato (1kg)

$1.68 ALL 142

$0.93 ALL 78.7

$2.57 ALL 217

Potato (1kg)

$1.23 ALL 104

$0.6 ALL 50.7

$1.91 ALL 162

Onion (1kg)

$1.17 ALL 99

$0.87 ALL 73.2

$1.85 ALL 156

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.39 ALL 117

$0.6 ALL 50.9

$2.36 ALL 199

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.72 ALL 61.1

$0.58 ALL 48.71

$1.15 ALL 97.4

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.25 ALL 359

$4.01 ALL 339

$4.96 ALL 419

Wine (Bottle)

$10.74 ALL 907

$5.97 ALL 504

$23.86 ALL 2,015

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.63 ALL 138

$1.09 ALL 91.7

$2.42 ALL 204

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.12 ALL 179

$1.19 ALL 101

$3.56 ALL 301

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.45 ALL 37.93

$0.56 ALL 47.62

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$18.5 ALL 1,562

$13.88 ALL 1,172

$20.82 ALL 1,758

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.58 ALL 302

$5.97 ALL 504

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.17 ALL 268

$2.11 ALL 178

$5.24 ALL 443

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$17.7 ALL 1,494

$11.8 ALL 997

$23.6 ALL 1,993

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.11 ALL 179

$2.02 ALL 170

$2.27 ALL 192

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$35.1K ALL 3M

$21.5K ALL 1.8M

$41K ALL 3.5M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$31.7K ALL 2.7M

$29.2K ALL 2.5M

$37.3K ALL 3.2M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$96.3 ALL 8,134

$69.8 ALL 5,896

$165 ALL 13.9K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$17.84 ALL 1,507

$13.8 ALL 1,165

$23.4 ALL 1,976

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$18.78 ALL 1,586

$14.21 ALL 1,200

$26.05 ALL 2,200

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$51.8 ALL 4,372

$29.57 ALL 2,497

$71 ALL 5,993

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$23.36 ALL 1,972

$11.91 ALL 1,006

$35.73 ALL 3,017

Cinema Ticket

$8.43 ALL 712

$7.23 ALL 611

$12.05 ALL 1,017

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$255 ALL 21.5K

$173 ALL 14.6K

$397 ALL 33.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$4,542 ALL 383.6K

$2,377 ALL 200.7K

$11.4K ALL 963.2K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$65.6 ALL 5,542

$29.56 ALL 2,496

$142 ALL 12K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$47.81 ALL 4,037

$23.11 ALL 1,951

$69.3 ALL 5,855

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$104 ALL 8,748

$63.8 ALL 5,383

$151 ALL 12.7K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$134 ALL 11.3K

$69.5 ALL 5,864

$231 ALL 19.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$624 ALL 52.7K

$295 ALL 24.9K

$1,004 ALL 84.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$422 ALL 35.6K

$210 ALL 17.8K

$584 ALL 49.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,276 ALL 107.8K

$592 ALL 50K

$1,895 ALL 160K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$779 ALL 65.8K

$408 ALL 34.4K

$1,166 ALL 98.4K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,910 ALL 245.7K

$1,638 ALL 138.3K

$5,173 ALL 436.8K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,646 ALL 139K

$1,067 ALL 90.1K

$2,912 ALL 245.9K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$696 ALL 58.8K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.52

7.5

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Cost of Living in Albania - Frequently Asked Questions

Expect solid value for travelers and longer stays in Albania, especially in smaller towns and outside peak season. You’ll find dining, markets, and basic services affordable relative to Western Europe, while larger cities like Tirana offer more options at a modest premium. The Cost of Living in Albania varies by city and neighborhood, so plan around shoulder seasons and negotiate longer rental terms to lock in better rates. Practical budgeting tips include cooking at home, using local buses, and choosing guesthouses or apartments with utilities bundled. Tip: map a few neighborhoods you like and test a stay length before committing.

To settle in, start with a few neighborhoods like Tirana's central zones or coastal towns; housing search includes long-term rentals and sublets, with utilities sometimes separate. For food, you’ll find fresh produce in markets and bakeries, with affordable meals at local eateries; farmers' markets run seasons. Transport options include buses, shared rides, and affordable car rentals, plus walks and bikes in compact towns. Co-working spaces exist in bigger towns for digital nomads. Albania living cost can vary – expect higher prices in Tirana and coastal hubs, with more modest options inland. For errands, keep cash on hand for small shops and avoid peak tourist days. Tip: bring a local SIM and map a transit route in advance.

Quality of life in Albania is often tied to choosing the right pace and place. Build a simple budgeting framework: a basic 50/30/20 approach or a monthly envelope plan for meals, activities, and utilities, then adjust with your real-time spending. Seasonal changes influence prices for lodging, produce, and feel of towns, so aim for shoulder seasons to enjoy milder weather and fewer crowds. Neighborhood fit depends on your rhythm: Tirana's central districts deliver urban amenities, the Albanian riviera offers coastal calm, and northern towns provide green escapes. Tip: test a few neighborhoods during different months to gauge consistency and pace.