Cheapest priced cityBerat$625 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityTirana$1,007 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$325across 3 priced cities
Berat vs the worldCheaper than 427 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalUS citizens get a full year visa-free — most other Western passports get the standard 90 days.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Berat | $625 | 108.5 bashki | $173 | $231 | $132 | $199 | $106 | $15 | $490 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shkodër | $708 | 103.6 bashki | $311 | $478 | $111 | $195 | $79 | $12 | $577 |
| Tirana | $1,007 | 88 bashki | $491 | $827 | $143 | $225 | $128 | $20 | $876 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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