Can you live in Durrës with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,169, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Durrës with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,169, you would have roughly $831 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Durrës with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,169, you would have roughly $1,831 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Durrës with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,169, you would have roughly $3,831 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Durrës with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,169, you would have roughly $6,831 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Durrës, Albania

Albania's biggest port and beach city, 30 minutes from Tirana — ferries to Bari and an easy budget base.

Europe 👥 113,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Medium city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 ALL

💰 Can I afford Durrës? ⚖️ Compare this city Albania →

$ $380 1-bedroom rent / mo

68 Quality of life / 100

78 Safety / 100

72 Internet / 100

84 Affordability / 100

Durrës vs Tirana ⚖️ Durrës vs Saranda ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$380
Food (moderate)	$330
Transport	$35
Utilities	$70
Internet	$28
Healthcare	$50
Entertainment	$130
Total (moderate)	$1,169

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Durrës.

Shared accommodation	$200
Studio	$300
1-bedroom	$380
2-bedroom	$550
3-bedroom	$800

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City Scores

How Durrës rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeMedium
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityTirana
LanguageAlbanian
CurrencyALL
Time zoneEurope/Tirane

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Pros and Cons of Durrës

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Located near the coast
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $760 per month Basic $880 per month Moderate $1,169 per month Comfortable $1,631 per month Premium $2,693 per month

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Can You Live in Durrës on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-169 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$831 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,831 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,831 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,831 / month