Albania
Cost of Living in Tirana
Monthly Total
$1,967
$34,423
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$634
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$44
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$634
$11,095
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$139
$2,433
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$136
$2,380
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$144
$2,520
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$630
$11,025
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$185
$3,238
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$66
$1,155
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$34
$595
Monthly Total
$1,967
$34,423
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