Albania

Tirana

#1 Top 5 cities

Tirana is the strongest expat option in Albania thanks to services, work opportunities, international links, and the most practical day-to-day setup.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 11°C aĆŸ 31°C

Night: 2°C aĆŸ 20°C

Climate

Mediterranean-influenced climate with hot summers and milder winters than inland Central Europe.

Distance to the sea

36 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

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

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Teachers
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇼đŸ‡čItalians
  • đŸ‡čđŸ‡·Turkish
  • đŸ‡ș🇾Americans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • đŸ‡©đŸ‡ȘGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Quality services
  • +Good transport links
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Noise
  • −Higher prices