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Rising cost of living in Tirana

Overview

Young people in Tirana, specifically students and early-career professionals, are facing increased financial pressure due to a rising cost of living. Monthly expenses for a modest lifestyle, covering rent, food, and utilities, are estimated between 76,000 and 112,000 lekë.

Rent has emerged as the primary financial burden. While studio apartments or 1+1 units outside the city center previously cost between 200 and 300 euro monthly, current estimates for secondary areas or locations near the center range from 350 to 500 euro. In areas near employment hubs and universities, prices can exceed 600 euro.

Data from Century 21 shows that between January and June 2026, the average monthly rent across 13 zones in Tirana reached 590 euro, an increase from the 565 euro average recorded during the same period in 2025. For larger apartments, the reported average reached 954 euro per month. Additionally, food prices have experienced a sharper increase than the general price index.

Entities

INSTAT · Manhattan · Tirana · United States · Century 21

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
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  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Cost of living rises for young people in Tirana

    Rising rents and food prices in Tirana are significantly increasing the cost of living for students and young professionals, with average rents in 13 zones reaching 590 euro.

Sources

alfavita.gr · moneytalks.al · sofokleousin.gr · telegrafi.com