Top expat cities

Albania

Shkoder

#5 Top 5 cities

Shkoder is cheaper and more relaxed than Tirana, but its expat base is smaller and suitability depends more on lifestyle fit than on strong international services.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 9°C až 31°C

Night: 1°C až 19°C

Climate

Northern Albania is somewhat wetter and cooler in winter than the southern coast, while summers remain warm.

Distance to the sea

28 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 9/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Creatives
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇹Italians
  • 🇩🇪Germans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment