Top 5 expat cities in
Albania
Generated: 2026-05-27
Country overview
- Albania has a growing but still relatively small expat ecosystem outside Tirana and the coastal cities, so the lower ranks rely on conservative estimation.
- Cost scores are calibrated against Bratislava; most Albanian cities come out clearly cheaper for housing and everyday food.
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Top 5 cities
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City cost | Safety | Year-round temperatures | Distance to the sea | Internet speed | Largest nationality groups |
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| #1 Tirana | 8/10 | 6/10 | 31°C | 36 km | 7/10 |
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| #2 Durres | 8/10 | 6/10 | 30°C | 0 km | 6/10 |
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| #3 Vlore | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | 31°C | 0 km | 6/10 |
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| #4 Sarande | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | 31°C | 0 km | 5/10 |
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| #5 Shkoder | 8.7/10 | 7/10 | 31°C | 28 km | 5/10 |
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