Cost of Living in Albania - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Albania
Address: AL

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $763 (excluding rent), and $1,283 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,878 (excluding rent), and $2,828 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$11.63 ALL 995

$5.81 ALL 498

$23.25 ALL 1,990

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$52.1 ALL 4,459

$32.42 ALL 2,774

$92.6 ALL 7,927

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$9.33 ALL 799

$7.00 ALL 599

$11.67 ALL 999

Cappuccino

$1.89 ALL 162

$0.92 ALL 78.5

$3.38 ALL 290

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

$1.82 ALL 156

$1.01 ALL 86.2

$2.38 ALL 203

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.93 ALL 79.3

$0.61 ALL 52.5

$1.47 ALL 126

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.99 ALL 256

$1.56 ALL 133

$4.79 ALL 410

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.14 ALL 355

$2.96 ALL 253

$5.82 ALL 498

Milk (1 liter)

$2.03 ALL 174

$1.49 ALL 127

$2.48 ALL 212

White Bread (500g)

$1.06 ALL 90.8

$0.72 ALL 62.0

$1.65 ALL 141

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.21 ALL 189

$1.19 ALL 102

$2.98 ALL 255

Eggs

$3.78 ALL 324

$2.17 ALL 186

$5.08 ALL 434

Local Cheese (1kg)

$12.19 ALL 1,043

$7.09 ALL 607

$17.71 ALL 1,516

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.69 ALL 658

$4.52 ALL 387

$11.57 ALL 990

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$14.90 ALL 1,275

$10.73 ALL 918

$18.48 ALL 1,581

Apples (1kg)

$1.58 ALL 135

$0.81 ALL 69.3

$2.33 ALL 199

Banana (1kg)

$2.59 ALL 221

$1.89 ALL 162

$4.74 ALL 406

Oranges (1kg)

$1.78 ALL 153

$0.87 ALL 74.6

$2.91 ALL 249

Tomato (1kg)

$1.67 ALL 143

$0.93 ALL 79.6

$2.56 ALL 219

Potato (1kg)

$1.18 ALL 101

$0.58 ALL 49.30

$1.84 ALL 157

Onion (1kg)

$1.20 ALL 103

$0.89 ALL 76.1

$1.90 ALL 163

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.39 ALL 119

$0.60 ALL 51.4

$2.35 ALL 201

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.73 ALL 62.3

$0.58 ALL 49.64

$1.16 ALL 99.3

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.27 ALL 365

$4.03 ALL 345

$4.98 ALL 427

Wine (Bottle)

$9.68 ALL 828

$5.86 ALL 501

$16.94 ALL 1,450

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.63 ALL 139

$1.08 ALL 92.8

$2.41 ALL 207

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.14 ALL 183

$1.20 ALL 103

$3.59 ALL 308

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.46 ALL 39.10

$0.57 ALL 49.09

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$18.80 ALL 1,609

$14.10 ALL 1,207

$21.15 ALL 1,810

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.49 ALL 299

$5.83 ALL 499

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.17 ALL 271

$2.11 ALL 181

$5.24 ALL 448

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$17.56 ALL 1,502

$11.71 ALL 1,002

$23.41 ALL 2,004

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.16 ALL 185

$2.06 ALL 176

$2.32 ALL 199

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

$34.3K ALL 2.9M

$20.9K ALL 1.8M

$40.0K ALL 3.4M

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

$31.3K ALL 2.7M

$28.8K ALL 2.5M

$36.8K ALL 3.2M

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

$97.5 ALL 8,343

$70.7 ALL 6,048

$167 ALL 14.3K

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

$18.30 ALL 1,566

$14.16 ALL 1,211

$24.00 ALL 2,054

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$19.02 ALL 1,628

$14.39 ALL 1,231

$26.38 ALL 2,258

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$52.2 ALL 4,464

$29.79 ALL 2,549

$71.5 ALL 6,119

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$22.94 ALL 1,963

$11.70 ALL 1,001

$35.09 ALL 3,003

Cinema Ticket

$8.41 ALL 719

$7.21 ALL 617

$12.02 ALL 1,029

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

$256 ALL 21.9K

$174 ALL 14.9K

$399 ALL 34.1K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$4,470 ALL 382.6K

$2,339 ALL 200.1K

$11.2K ALL 960.7K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$65.2 ALL 5,577

$29.35 ALL 2,512

$141 ALL 12.1K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$49.65 ALL 4,249

$24.00 ALL 2,054

$72.0 ALL 6,163

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$106 ALL 9,048

$65.1 ALL 5,568

$154 ALL 13.2K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$137 ALL 11.7K

$71.1 ALL 6,085

$237 ALL 20.3K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$631 ALL 54.0K

$298 ALL 25.5K

$1,015 ALL 86.8K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$429 ALL 36.7K

$214 ALL 18.3K

$594 ALL 50.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,264 ALL 108.2K

$587 ALL 50.2K

$1,878 ALL 160.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$785 ALL 67.1K

$411 ALL 35.2K

$1,174 ALL 100.5K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,734 ALL 233.9K

$1,441 ALL 123.3K

$5,235 ALL 448.0K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,643 ALL 140.6K

$1,075 ALL 92.0K

$2,892 ALL 247.5K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$756 ALL 64.7K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.52

7.5

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

Last update: January 18, 2026

By City in Albania

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Highest

Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Ballsh	7000	61	$708	$1,201	$2,027	$2,526	23.73	76.16
2	Berat	32606	58	$635	$1,167	$1,982	$2,269	70	95.47
3	Burrel	10862	55	$622	$1,104	$1,707	$2,181	12.27	88.03
4	Durres	175110	52	$737	$1,037	$1,753	$2,141	134.61	111.12
5	Elbasan	78703	47	$714	$942	$1,640	$2,013	44.39	69.67
6	Fier	55845	57	$673	$1,141	$1,646	$2,227	174.11	93.26
7	Fierze	1600	61	$689	$1,228	$1,995	$2,544	127.57	33.06
8	Fushe-kruje	18477	55	$646	$1,088	$1,502	$2,182	38.77	47.52
9	Gramsh	8400	55	$630	$1,115	$1,803	$2,212	44.96	80.55
10	Kamez	104190	55	$677	$1,086	$1,839	$2,201	70.68	82.95
11	Kelcyre	6000	61	$746	$1,197	$1,959	$2,517	178.84	52.57
12	Korce	51152	48	$706	$955	$1,688	$2,039	142.62	91.78
13	Kruje	59814	55	$711	$1,098	$1,618	$2,146	102.47	58.43
14	Kukes	47985	48	$521	$953	$1,479	$1,898	43.53	82.84
15	Lac	17086	55	$750	$1,090	$1,497	$2,203	163.1	50.61
16	Lezhe	65633	52	$549	$1,033	$1,361	$2,059	174.53	156.35
17	Lushnje	31105	61	$680	$1,214	$1,745	$2,484	113.27	63.58
18	Mamurras	15284	49	$651	$990	$1,652	$1,948	19.75	52.35
19	Permet	10000	61	$813	$1,228	$2,014	$2,532	12.86	46.08
20	Peshkopi	13251	53	$669	$1,079	$1,707	$2,104	38.96	71.42
21	Pogradec	20848	51	$707	$1,025	$1,666	$2,042	109.71	78
22	Sarande	17233	65	$791	$1,270	$1,947	$3,063	105.02	114.24
23	Shkoder	77075	46	$549	$908	$1,250	$1,750	55.02	160.81
24	Tepelene	8000	61	$695	$1,215	$1,802	$2,515	135.97	76.76
25	Tirana	418495	71	$783	$1,436	$1,956	$2,975	232.43	174.78
26	Tropoje	4000	61	$874	$1,223	$1,887	$2,487	123.42	222.3
27	Vlore	79513	57	$710	$1,152	$1,696	$2,246	92.72	160.98

Albania Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

164

Mbps

Fixed Broadband

138

Mbps

The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.