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Albania
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- Average rating
- 7.8
- average rating
- Average monthly living costs, before rent
- $931
- a month before rent
At a glance
Visa and working hours
Digital nomad visa available
Albania has introduced a new Unique Permit scheme which includes a Type D visa option for digital nomads. This visa allows them to stay in Albania for one year, renewable up to five years. Introduced in early 2022, the scheme streamlines the application process compared to previous visa options.
To apply via Albania's online visa portal, digital nomads must provide a contract with a foreign company, service contract with a foreign contractor, or contract for a specific remote project. While no minimum income is officially stated, it is anticipated to be at least $9,800 per year for an individual, matching the minimum for a retirement visa. However, some requirements still need clarification from Albanian authorities.
Working hours
Albania operates on Central European Time (CET), aligning with Western Europe.
Typical year in Tirana
By month
| Month | Low °C | High °C | Rain mm | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 13 | 204 | wet month |
| February | 4 | 15 | 42 | |
| March | 6 | 19 | 187 | wet month |
| April | 8 | 24 | 88 | |
| May | 12 | 24 | 128 | peak season |
| June | 19 | 34 | 33 | peak season |
| July | 22 | 37 | 25 | peak season |
| August | 21 | 37 | 43 | peak season |
| September | 15 | 29 | 119 | peak season |
| October | 10 | 23 | 156 | |
| November | 7 | 19 | 241 | wet month |
| December | 4 | 13 | 78 |
Typical daytime highs and overnight lows, from the last two years of observations (Open-Meteo). Rain icons mark the wettest months.
- Visitors a year
- 1.5M2024
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peak season
- May–Sep
- Low season
- Dec–Feb
Costs
$931a month, before rent
Basic living costs, rent not included
Day-to-day spending for a month: two meals out and a coffee every day, three taxis and two nights out a week, a gym and a coworking desk. Add your rent on top.
Very Affordable- Meal in a casual restaurant$8.56
- Speciality coffee$2.45
- Pint of local beer$2.45
- Cocktail$6.12
- Taxi for 2 miles$3.67
- Men's haircut$9.79
- Women's haircut$24
- Gym membership, monthly$56
- Coworking, monthly$147
Prices as of Oct 2026. Confidence: medium (gym & coworking verified; other prices restated at 2026-10-07 exchange rates). Sources: numbeo.com, albania-spirit.com, onecoworking.com. Always check locally before planning around them.