Tirana, Tiranë, Albania · Population 526,017 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Albania average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | L580 ($6.24) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | L2,321 ($24.96) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | L174 ($1.87) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | L13,154 ($141) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | L2,128 ($22.88) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | L5,610 ($60.32) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | L1,625 ($17.47) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | L1,625 ($17.47) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | L426 ($4.58) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | L23,754 ($255) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | L16,524 ($178) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | L49,573 ($533) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Tirana is L78,585 ($845) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of L55,212 ($594) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly L71,776 ($772) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (L16,524 ($178)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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L41,664 ($448) / moTirana is the capital and one of the key cities in Albania. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is L55,212 ($594), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around L16,524 ($178) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to L127,490 ($1,371) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately L98,330 ($1,057) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Tirana is L78,585 ($845). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least L71,776 ($772) per month.