Berat is the cheapest of Albania's 3 priced cities — $625 a month in essentials, 38% below Tirana at $1,007. The average net salary of $490 covers that 0.8×. 108.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at bashki level. PM2.5 averages 9.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 7°C, Jul 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $173 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $231 |
| Groceries | $132 |
| Dining out | $199 |
| Utilities | $106 |
| Local transport | $15 |
| Essentials / mo | $625 |
| Avg net salary | $490 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $288 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $346 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Berat, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.81 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $34.33 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.58 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.84 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.70 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.68 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.84 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.98 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.02 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.22 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.39 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.07 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.04 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.58 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.94 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.45 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.47 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.98 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.23 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.74 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.37 |
| Monthly transit pass | $14.71 |
| Taxi start | $3.68 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $3.68 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.15 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $85.83 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $20.31 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $18.40 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $36.79 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.81 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Berat has 108.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (bashki level). That is the 4th-highest of 10 Albania cities we track. Albania's national figure is 105.1, so Berat runs 3 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3°C | 4.9°C | 74% | 53% | 115 mm |
| Feb | 10°C | 7.8°C | 70% | 50% | 85 mm |
| Mar | 12.2°C | 10.3°C | 68% | 53% | 108 mm |
| Apr | 15.7°C | 14.8°C | 67% | 49% | 83 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 20.5°C | 70% | 51% | 95 mm |
| Jun | 24.7°C | 26.8°C | 66% | 36% | 60 mm |
| Jul | 27.6°C | 30.1°C | 59% | 15% | 27 mm |
| Aug | 27.3°C | 29.7°C | 61% | 22% | 38 mm |
| Sep | 22.8°C | 24.1°C | 67% | 40% | 74 mm |
| Oct | 18°C | 18°C | 72% | 43% | 83 mm |
| Nov | 13.6°C | 12.5°C | 75% | 55% | 123 mm |
| Dec | 9.2°C | 7.2°C | 77% | 50% | 93 mm |
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