Shkodër ranks 2nd of 3 priced cities in Albania on cost — $708 a month in essentials, 13% above Berat, the cheapest. The average net salary of $577 covers that 0.8×. 103.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at bashki level. PM2.5 averages 9.6 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 | $311 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $478 |
| Groceries | $111 |
| Dining out | $195 |
| Utilities | $79 |
| Local transport | $12 |
| Essentials / mo | $708 |
| Avg net salary | $577 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $356 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $368 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Shkodër, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.20 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $38.01 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.13 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.97 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.84 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.07 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.84 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.67 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.10 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.96 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.06 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.65 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.23 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.03 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.61 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.27 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.47 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.04 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.23 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.74 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.48 |
| Monthly transit pass | $11.53 |
| Taxi start | $3.68 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $3.81 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.15 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $61.62 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.21 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.58 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $42.92 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.36 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Shkodër has 103.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (bashki level). That is the 6th-highest of 10 Albania cities we track. Albania's national figure is 105.1, so Shkodër runs 2 below 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 | 4.4°C | 72% | 55% | 232 mm |
| Feb | 9.9°C | 7.5°C | 70% | 53% | 167 mm |
| Mar | 12.2°C | 10.3°C | 67% | 55% | 176 mm |
| Apr | 15.8°C | 15°C | 68% | 50% | 132 mm |
| May | 20.1°C | 21°C | 72% | 53% | 129 mm |
| Jun | 24.9°C | 27.6°C | 70% | 38% | 49 mm |
| Jul | 27.7°C | 30.9°C | 64% | 17% | 30 mm |
| Aug | 27.5°C | 30.4°C | 63% | 23% | 45 mm |
| Sep | 22.9°C | 24.4°C | 68% | 41% | 170 mm |
| Oct | 18°C | 17.9°C | 73% | 46% | 175 mm |
| Nov | 13.5°C | 12.2°C | 75% | 58% | 299 mm |
| Dec | 9.2°C | 6.8°C | 75% | 52% | 225 mm |
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