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120 ALL | ||||
Personal Care | ||||
100 ALL | ||||
60 ALL | ||||
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Entertainment | ||||
120 ALL | ||||
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120 ALL | ||||
12.50 ALL | ||||
96.50 ALL | ||||
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Transportation | ||||
45 ALL | ||||
30 ALL | ||||
6.50 ALL | ||||
140 ALL | ||||
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Clothes | ||||
150 ALL | ||||
215 ALL | ||||
280 ALL | ||||
135.79 ALL | ||||
120 ALL | ||||
150 ALL |
Having in mind the fact that nowadays the country has turned into a wanted destination being a relatively cheap country, a very frequently asked question is what the cost of living is in Albania.
People are interested in this since Albania is regarded a very affordable country both for tourists and those who want to start studying there. Albania is a country where the prices are considered high due to the fact that the locals’ salary is generally low.
This does not affect you as a foreigner though as you can get value for your money!
Food
When it comes to restaurants, they are definitely cheaper than in most of the other countries in the world that it can be said that you will save much money here. You can enjoy your cappuccino for just USD 1.20 or have a decent meal for USD 5 Eating out more than once a week would not affect your budget too much.
Unlike those who frequently visit restaurants, there are people who prefer cooking, so they will probably need to get some food from the market, so as to be able to make a meal. Fruit and vegetables are not expensive at all here, and you can have a nice bottle of wine with your dinner for just USD 6.
Housing
Depending on whether you are living alone or with a family, the costs of renting a flat here vary. A studio apartment for one or two people can be around USD 150 to USD 250 monthly, while a family will need to pay higher price for a much bigger flat. The location of the flat also plays an important role, as those away from city centers are always inexpensive.
Utility
Utilities prices vary from USD 60 to USD 80 a month, including electricity which is measured per kilowatt hour, central heating, water and refuse. The high-speed Internet is often less USD 20 per month. For those who want to use a cell phone, they will have to pay USD 0.20 per minute, which is not considered too high.
Transportation
Even though you can save some money on meals, you will have to be careful when transportation is in question. Buying a car can be very expensive, and gas prices are USD 6 per gallon. Still, you can use public transportation which is cheap, especially a monthly ticket which can be found at the price of USD 10.
Education
Here, education at government-run schools is mandatory and free through the secondary level. Parents have the option of enrolling their children in a public school, but they will incur various fees, the most expensive of which is around USD 4000 for bachelor programs and can be as cheap as USD 900 per year.