Tirana is the most expensive of Albania's 3 priced cities — $1,007 a month in essentials, 61% above Berat at $625. The average net salary of $876 covers that 0.9×. 88 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at bashki level. PM2.5 averages 11.8 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 7°C, Aug 26°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 | $491 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $827 |
| Groceries | $143 |
| Dining out | $225 |
| Utilities | $128 |
| Local transport | $20 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,007 |
| Avg net salary | $876 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $923 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,531 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Tirana, 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 | $52.11 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.53 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.28 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.07 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.05 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.31 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.24 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.26 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.22 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.39 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.98 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $13.24 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.89 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.94 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.51 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.87 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.11 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.28 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.79 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.49 |
| Monthly transit pass | $19.62 |
| Taxi start | $3.68 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $3.68 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.30 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $107.58 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $20.31 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $18.40 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $56.71 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.81 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Tirana has 88 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (bashki level). That is the lowest of the 10 Albania cities we track. Albania's national figure is 105.1, so Tirana runs 17 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 | 7.4°C | 4.5°C | 71% | 52% | 146 mm |
| Feb | 9.9°C | 7.3°C | 69% | 49% | 104 mm |
| Mar | 11.8°C | 9.7°C | 68% | 52% | 130 mm |
| Apr | 15°C | 14°C | 69% | 48% | 96 mm |
| May | 19°C | 19.6°C | 73% | 50% | 89 mm |
| Jun | 23.7°C | 26°C | 71% | 35% | 51 mm |
| Jul | 26.4°C | 29.2°C | 66% | 15% | 24 mm |
| Aug | 26.5°C | 29.1°C | 65% | 22% | 37 mm |
| Sep | 22.4°C | 23.5°C | 68% | 39% | 92 mm |
| Oct | 17.8°C | 17.6°C | 72% | 43% | 110 mm |
| Nov | 13.5°C | 12.1°C | 73% | 55% | 183 mm |
| Dec | 9.2°C | 6.8°C | 74% | 49% | 124 mm |
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