How Much Does it COST to live in Albania - (After Two Months This is everything We Spent)

[@mendjelire8392]

One bedroom apartments in Tirana go for $300/month. You overpaid because you got it through Airbnb. You should only book Airbnb for a short stay and then look for another apartment with a local real estate agency. If you only boked it for a couple of days maybe you could even have made a deal with the owner to let you stay for a month. Central location is not necessary in Tirana because you have everything you need everywhere you live due to the way the city has been built. Almost every building has stores and services in the bottom floors. You both are athletic and like walking so 10 -15 minutes further from the center would have been just fine. Fruits and veggies are much cheaper in the farmer's markets then in the supermarkets or the fruit and veggie stores. Every ward has its own farmer's market but you probably can't find them on google maps, as most are not proper markets but just farmers who line up a street with their goods, would have to ask the locals for those. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@blackeagle7947]

No comment 👍

[@User12345fan]

Lol theyre not living there for long. They got a very decent price and no, hell, no apartment in that area would go for $300 a month with utilities included, you’re delluded.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Well, we booked through airbnb because we didn't really wanna waste time looking for places etc.. Just a bit more convenient and easier. Thanks for commenting :D

[@sUwU]

Not worth the time and effort if you’re only there for two months.

[@bonevays]

@@sUwU actually it was totally worth the effort to book 2 different places a month each, unless they were more in the mood for living instead of travelling, for example they may want to do 2 months training without disruptions. Otherwise travelling is all about the disruption!

[@taylorthomas9857]

The apartment you stayed at in Tirana is the exact same apartment Im going to be staying in when I get there! The host is super nice. Can’t wait to get there

[@tjandbtraveling]

Ah how cool! You'll love it, the location and design of the apartment are superb. When do you go?

[@arjandevolli7574]

Welcome to Albian

[@oleksiidmytrenko6114]

it's now $70 per day :-)

[@dhaferkoheji3572]

A fantastic well presented and produced travel video that l really enjoyed all the way through. Most of travel videos are of people running around with a camera and you get more distracted than benefit from their experience. This one is very focused and has everything thought through. On the cost you mentioned earlier that you travel simple yet comfortable which will round you up to that price range. From my experience though because l like to travel like you, with a little local knowledge and negotiating you could drop the monthly expenses by at least $400. Once again, thanks for a great travel video and best of luck to both of you mate.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you for the kind words - really happy you found it valuable! Enjoy your travels, let us know how you go

[@YEAHBUDDAAY]

Yo TJ! It’s Foysol from Bali MMA 😁. Great video. That was helpful 🙏🏽 - we’re going there for a few months soon.

[@tjandbtraveling]

haha whats up Foysol!? You'll love it! Where are you now? Still training?

[@YEAHBUDDAAY]

@@tjandbtraveling Yeah I’m excited! Currently soaking up the sun in… London 🤣. Had to take a break for a month now, dodgy knee and staph complications from a tattoo. I’ll check out that BJJ place in Tirana.

[@katsybo]

I like your take. Budget plus fun extras.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@solo741]

Excellent to the point video! I’m looking forward to moving there next month. The Philippines has been great for the past year but I’m looking forward to getting out of this heat. It looks like the budget is very similar to PH too.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Wishing you all the best in your upcoming move! 😊

[@carlosduverge9939]

Food is so affordable and fresh, the best

[@The-Contractor]

Definitely doing a month there. Prague next month and then onto Tirana. Liked and Subscribed.

[@Mialovesphoto]

Youve done a great job explaining your costs. Thank you. I appreciate your notes about why your food costs were higher❤❤. I appreciate you!

[@tjandbtraveling]

You are so welcome! I'm glad the details were helpful for you

[@TruthFinder7839]

Love your content, this is great info to use for planning my trip to Albania. I agree with you to pay slightly more, to stay centrally located to walk everywhere, and get fresh food & cook for yourself. I love Mediterranean food and the lifestyle you’ve shown, that’s positive & possible for me to experience. Sounds very affordable and a high quality lifestyle that’s perfect for a single 68 old American to enjoy. I’ll check out all your links and recommendations, for use on a spring 2025 travel venture. ❤🙏😊

[@tjandbtraveling]

Amazing! I’m glad we could help, when you go come back and let us know your thoughts after a shorter trip.

[@Goodman_Traveller]

Nice content and really like watching your content its an inspirational

[@tjandbtraveling]

I appreciate that!

[@fulltimeabroad]

we just walked into that gym yesterday but they are going to be closed for the rest of August. Shame, looked good. Great video.

[@terrysmith-z4l]

You dont need a gym for fitness, home program works. Maybe its ego at the gym.

[@aryssky5730]

Love the backpack!

[@carlosduverge9939]

I'm from the dominican republic and live in USA, my wife is Albanian and we both been there. I would love to move there

[@tjandbtraveling]

Albania is a gem - where are you thinking? We've been to the Domican Republic too and loved both.

[@MarkBerrada]

Very informative. Thank you! Not expensive at all for what you guys got and did.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Glad it was helpful! I agree, especially with our fun weekends out exploring!

[@casscass1778]

Thank you great content.

[@tjandbtraveling]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found the content helpful and enjoyable. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to ask. 😊

[@boomtube8086]

hello from Albania👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 amazing video ❤️❤️

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment. It means a lot to us... 😊

[@imager09tube]

Excellent cost for a month! Wow!

[@dimphinapereira1502]

Albania is the best .

[@tjandbtraveling]

We also love there!! thanks for commenting 😊

[@kolarbrahim2213]

No No No never 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@user-irj1nxa3cof2z]

@@kolarbrahim2213 Arab guide is jealous

[@heripirpondi2129]

Albania nr 1

[@Fegga1955]

Lovely to be introduced to a new country which civilians respect tourists.

[@henrykarllarson1043]

I enjoyed your piece.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@DavidJohnson-cv3uh]

For me being single and living off SS, will be 77 in January. Would not, at least I think so, could live there. Of course I know my expenses would be less, and since I only eat twice a day, I would think I could live even cheaper than most, for sure couples. Enjoyed the information.

[@JulieMigliorisi]

Clear & simple - thanks

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you for the comment and compliment ☺️

[@mxingram2120]

How is the WiFi?

[@tjandbtraveling]

From what we used it was just fine. Some cafe's were not great though

[@natalias8305]

Who knows what is the weather in Tirana in Summer and Winter? Thank you

[@tjandbtraveling]

In summer (June to August), Tirana typically experiences hot and dry weather. Average temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F), with July and August being the hottest months. Daytime temperatures can occasionally reach up to 35°C (95°F) or higher. In winter (December to February), Tirana has mild to cool temperatures. Average temperatures range from 3°C to 12°C (37°F to 54°F). While snow is rare in the city itself, it can occur occasionally. Winter is also the wettest season in Tirana, with increased rainfall compared to summer months.

[@nderimademaj362]

Nice Video greetings from an albanian

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Greetings from across the globe!

[@christinecline-leung9520]

Really helpful. Thanks.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for sharing the comment. Are you planning on going?

[@messenger8139]

Thank you for the concise and succinct information.

[@tjandbtraveling]

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful

[@michaelirvin2079]

Good morning, considering them amount of time you have lived there. I'm expressed with the cost. I would imagine the cost would have been more if the choice of lifestyle with different taste in meal options and possibly beverage selection. It is always a good plan when you sit down and figure out a budget for how ever long you decide to travel. Very informative video. Look forward to seeing what your next video adventure. Be well

[@tjandbtraveling]

Good morning! I think you could definitely do things cheaper or more expensive than we did, I think we spend a fair chunk on our food (people will always comment how much we eat). Thanks for commenting Michael!

[@whatareuthinking1]

Good stuff I’m 55. My wife is 45 we so badly want to do this we have five daughters my last one just graduated high school. It’s pulling on the heartstrings to leave the primary caregiver. Even my daughters in their 30s. Still go to Dad for everything.

[@tjandbtraveling]

You should do it, you can always go back when needed, but you could also use FaceTime/Whatsapp and talk regularly. You can still support very well online. But of course we'd say go for it

[@miamijames]

Where would recommend to stay month of July or august

[@tjandbtraveling]

Hello! August is a good time to travel to Albania, not tooo hot, but still nice and warm... What do you prefer, beach, cities, mountains?

[@fr0103]

What about internet availability, speed and cost? Did the unit come with an internet connection, similiar to a hotel room? If renting through a local agent, what type of internet does Albania have (i.e., copper, fiber optic, satellite), and what is the average monthly cost? As well, can you rent your own vehicle and what do they generally run per week - TY

[@tjandbtraveling]

We went through Airbnb so that we didn’t have to worry about it. Our internet was incredibly reliable and fast. I don’t know how much it would cost to pay for separately. You can rent vehicles very cheaply, roads are interesting in Albania. Cost depends massively on the season

[@sbdreamin]

Looking forward to visiting some day. Albania looks like a nice retirement country.

[@tjandbtraveling]

I think it could be! What makes it appeal specifically to you for that?

[@shinyshinythings]

That’s why I’m checking out videos on Albania! Will be officially retiring in Spain or France, but want to do a lot of low-cost travel as cheaply as possible in retirement. Tirana with its coffee culture and walkability seems to fit the bill, but it’s too bad costs are going up. Another Prague? (I hope not!)

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

I thought it would be a little cheaper. Maybe if you had a one year lease. We are slow traveling but currently living in Xela, Guatemala and without budgeting we spend a total of $1100-$1200/mo.

[@tjandbtraveling]

I think this is more to do with us staying near the center and going exploring many of the weekends. Where did you enjoy most in the Americas?

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

@@tjandbtraveling We really only started about 14 months ago. We spent 11 months in Nicaragua and now 3 months so far in Guatemala. Nicaragua is my wife’s home country and holds a special place in our heart but we prefer living in Guatemala. Cool weather, much more prosperous. We have also lived in Costa Rica but won’t go back. We plan to be here for at least a year then maybe Mexico. South America we want to go to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Argentina.

[@DManGrand]

I think $1,500 per month is possible there...

[@lorybaby7865]

Your video amazing

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you!

[@JayandSarah]

$791 USD to live in Tirana by the month, is very high.

[@tjandbtraveling]

We were right in the center (in the summer) with no need for much transport so for us it was worth it.

[@RobertasMedutis-k7h]

Tirana is a shit hole 😂 spending nearly 800 dollars is a waste if your time and money

[@abigailmiller6983]

@@RobertasMedutis-k7hin your opinion, where in the country is worth that amount?

[@beehive5835]

Is English understood by enough people? What about health care (especially compared to Thailand)? Health insurance options & costs? Visa options? Retirement prospects?

[@tjandbtraveling]

These questions go beyond the scope of this video. Our insurance is all covered by SafetyWing as we travel full time - safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=tjandb

[@beehive5835]

@@tjandbtraveling Thoughts for your next video. 😀 (Thanks for the insurance info.)

[@tjandbtraveling]

English is understood by enough people. Though not as much as in the rest of Europe, it's enough to get you by

[@beehive5835]

@@tjandbtraveling Good to know, thanks! English is necessary for those of us too old to learn a new language.

[@wesdowty79]

$2,098 a month USD for 2 people is amazing. Its like Thailand

[@tjandbtraveling]

Absolutely! It's incredible how far your money can stretch in places like that. Living well on a budget is definitely possible! thanks for the comment 😊

[@JohnSmith-dr2je]

I’m recently single ad plan on visiting Europe and Albania loosing like a great home base

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thanks for the comment, its a great place however it isn't really well connected to use as a home-base unless you plan to fly everywhere.

[@Silasandapollostravel]

Wow. The cost 😢aren’t that bad. Sure there would be lesser accomodation though

[@tjandbtraveling]

Definitely, but we really loved that location and the apartment.

[@Silasandapollostravel]

@@tjandbtraveling great. Sure you enjoyed your stay in albania really though

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you! Appreciate your commenting :D @@Silasandapollostravel

[@jerrygarcia4390]

Excellent video ❤👍🏾

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you Jerry! 🤗

[@thefootballpunnedit]

How's the jits there big man? And when are you back in Phuket?

[@tjandbtraveling]

Jits was decent. Good instruction and keen athletes, not the level of Phuket but they're a good bunch. Back in Phuket in February but unsure how long since it seems priced closer to central London these days

[@chukwuemekaonu-okpara2018]

Hello, I am looking to move to Albania as a digital nomad also and one of the requirements is to have an Albanian bank account. Which bank did you open with?

[@tjandbtraveling]

We didn't we use Wise for all of our Banking - wise.com/invite/dic/thomasj1986

[@PureAlbania]

Why are you choosing Albania. Just got here, it's not as cheap as these videos make you think.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

What is life like for retired expats over 65 living in Tirana?

[@tjandbtraveling]

Do you like espresso and parks? And amazing fruit and salad?!

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@tjandbtraveling Sure, but what I meant was day to day life among the older demographic, the comfort level living in Tirana for folks over 65.....thank goodness Tirana isn't covered with hugs high-rises and skyscrapers.

[@redandblack1911]

Not good

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@redandblack1911 Could you elaborate?

[@holdencawffle626]

How much is mcdonalds in tirana?

[@tjandbtraveling]

hahaha... errr I don't know that one, we don't eat McDonalds 😬

[@fw2561]

There isn’t a McDonalds in Albania!

[@holdencawffle626]

@@fw2561 mcdonalds. Gold arches. Big mac?

[@fw2561]

Yes I understand what it is 😅Google it there isn’t one here.

[@nocomment4047]

There is no Mcdonalds but there is Burger King. It's quite pricey imo, around 600/700 lek for a meal.

[@lorybaby7865]

I think the amount you spent is reasonable and economical..

[@tjandbtraveling]

We think so too, we don't like the idea of spending as little as possible, or spending unnecessarily, so it's a balance. We had a great time

[@sojournern]

Glad to see you're vegan or vegetarian and got some good food there.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Us too! Albanian food is delicious. Thanks for commenting 😊

[@moneymonarch8102]

The worst thing any tourist going to Albania can do is just stay in Tirana and Durress. Go south if you going during the summer months or go north if you like nature

[@tjandbtraveling]

We did both of those things, thanks for the comment!

[@raffaelloschirinzi2072]

Quite expensive... It seems to me that prices have gone up quite a bit in recent years.

[@tjandbtraveling]

I’d say Tirana will have a little bit especially considering the development. But when you consider all we did I don’t think it’s fair to call this expensive

[@sandytw5229]

Thanks so much, any vegan eating out recommendations? Note to self to pack dried oat milk with me!

[@tjandbtraveling]

Yes! There are a few local vegan restaurants that are decent, but not amazing, there’s a vegan pizza place that is fantastic, and a falafel place right next to skanderbeg square. Mulliri is the only chain that serves coffees with soy milk (very good, but and they’re everywhere). In general all of the breads, fruits and veggies are amazing.

[@mattoneill1272]

it looks very tempting to slow travel that region. Do you think its dangerous for Gay travellers?

[@tjandbtraveling]

So I genuinely think it would be a fantastic place to slow travel, there pace of life in Albania seems chill and the people are overall incredibly friendly. They do stare (we commented on this in another video) but they don't mean anything by it. They also seem open and welcoming but of course, I wouldn't actually be able to say for sure since I didn't have that experience

[@cheeneeusa]

For a couple this is very reasonable especially since this couple does not really spend frugally.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Absolutely, it's great to hear that you find it reasonable for a couple's spending. It's important to remember that everyone has different spending habits and lifestyles, and what works for one couple may not work for another. Thanks for commenting 😊

[@totallyraw1313]

Hi mate, do you know if there is a 400 metre athletics track in Tirana for someone who is training for athletics?

[@tjandbtraveling]

I think there is, if you need a specific track there must be something. We ran but mostly around the city and park

[@dimphinapereira1502]

Beautiful

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you for commenting 😊

[@kwaichangcaine8234]

I honestly thought it would be cheaper there 🤔

[@tjandbtraveling]

I guess it can absolutely be less, depending in your choices and lifestyle, thanks for commenting 😊

[@chrisgmelch1479]

Thanks!

[@tjandbtraveling]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@paulatterholt9111]

I think the rent seems high.. But that's my opinion. The more that people who have money can pay, the higher the rents go. Nice video guys!

[@tjandbtraveling]

It is high for general Tirana but this apartment was literally a minutes walk to Skanderbeg Square. I just looked (link in description) and it’s gone up more, not surprising as it was great value in my opinion

[@blahblah-hz8ey]

I thought it would be d cheaper

[@tjandbtraveling]

It can be if you make it... but as we said we traveled a bunch and didnt focus on saving - thanks for the comment

[@bonevays]

Looks like "greek salad" was on the menu, do they call it greek salad there or ... alban salad?

[@tjandbtraveling]

They have "fresh" salads and greek salads, all just amazing fresh vegetables that are delicious

[@terrysmith-z4l]

If you are eating that well vitamins are not necessary. Your willingness to pay 800 dollars a month for rent, eventually the locals will not be pleased. Dining out should not be a way of life , you will find the truth in this when you are older. I seldom have coffee out here, why do it there.

[@stevenluethje1356]

I want to go

[@tjandbtraveling]

you should!

[@roshiroshi1240]

Those prices would've seemed ridiculously expensive for Albania, only a few years ago. The prices have literally doubled up ,in a very short amount of time. Anyways, still cheaper than most of the places I've lived in Europe.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Yea, there's normal inflation, but I think you're paying for improving infrastructure and everything too. Also I'll restate that you can definitely find things cheaper than we did! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏

[@roshiroshi1240]

@@tjandbtraveling Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@redandblack1911]

I agree I traveled to Albania and stayed in Tirana for a good amount of time in 2017 during the summer. It was CHEAP. You could buy a really decent apartment for $40,000 euro near the Blokku.

[@HeyWattsUpCycling]

450$ a mo for food??? for TWO??? im also a vegan athlete and jsut moved to thailand (which isnt working out) and the food is fucking absurd here! im well over 800$ a mo just for myself eating fruit veg rice noodles and beans…...

[@tjandbtraveling]

No, that was just for groceries. We actually track our food expenses in three categories. Groceries were $448, eating out was $247, and coffee + snacks came to $211. So the total food budget for the month was around $900 for both of us. Where in Thailand are you? Thanks for the comment! 😊

[@tjandbtraveling]

We have a budget video in Phuket, and we spent around 1250usd for both of us... If you wanna check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/n365nHmNZceqpZo

[@natalias8305]

Half of your expenses not necessary and can be easy cut off.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thanks for watching... as said it’s just our experience and what you deem unnecessary you can cut off.

[@fredtover2858]

How much was an Americano in a coffee shop? Pretty useless since you are vegans and didn't mention the price of wine, beer or drinks in a bar.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Coffee prices range between $1 and $2 USD. We didn't include alcohol in our budget because we don't drink it. However, I did some quick research for you. It seems that beer prices start at $2 USD and can increase from there, while a glass of wine typically costs between $3 and $5 USD.

[@RobertasMedutis-k7h]

I just visited Albania and prices are much higher, beer is around 6-7€. Coffee is around 3~4€

[@tjandbtraveling]

@@RobertasMedutis-k7h What coffee would you get? And where was this?

[@Hotshotscott]

200 bucks a month in coffee is wiillllld even for america ahhaahh

[@gatoraviation9588]

no thanks. too restrictive. I like my freedom! the title should read: cheap living while imprisoned in Albania..

[@LibertarianRF]

They didn't shut down during covid

[@shmoko1989]

Haha definitely that ain't cheap lol 😆

[@tjandbtraveling]

Thank you for watching!

[@SportRider3000]

This is not a deal. There are better places in Italy and Greece for less.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Oh, amazing! Where about? We are gonna be back in EU for the summer, would be nice to know where is cheaper/better.

[@redandblack1911]

Whereabouts?

[@paulatterholt9111]

You must be a couple of trust fund kids, rock on!!

[@tjandbtraveling]

No sir, we work online and actually spend less living like this compared to the average cost in the UK/US. Thanks for your comments, I’m glad you found the video interesting

[@PureAlbania]

Misleading video. Fruits and vegetables extremely cheap?! They are the same if not higher than most European country.. Banana is 2€ per kg, higher than any other European country I've seen. There's not a single item that I couldn't not find cheaper in another European country. Coffee in supermarket is twice as expensive, I've no idea why. Peanut butter, Oats, vegetable milk, etc are 50% more expensive. There not a single food that's "extremely cheap". Totally lack of knowledge.

[@tjandbtraveling]

These are our actual costs, I’m sorry you feel that we’d make this video lying about it all but that’s not the case

[@PureAlbania]

@@tjandbtraveling Never said you were lying, just total lack of knowledge and misleading video. Please anyone in the comments tell me otherwise. Is there any fruit or vegetable that's "extremely cheap" in Albania compared to most EU countries (ES, RO, NL, DE, PT, PL) ? Or even just "cheaper"? Please let me know.

[@tjandbtraveling]

@@PureAlbania It's not a "lack of knowledge" it's our actual lived experience my friend. We've given you actual figures of what we spent. Here's our food tour, you can see prices in some of it too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5urZWeYYsRsftE

[@kolarbrahim2213]

Very bad Albania 👎👎👎👎👎😈😈😈😈

[@tjandbtraveling]

Oh nooo, we love Albania...

[@user-irj1nxa3cof2z]

@@tjandbtraveling He’s a jealous Arab guide because you went to Albania and he isn’t getting paid

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Just hope this jewel doesn't become californicated (overpriced and over populated) too soon.

[@tjandbtraveling]

Time will tell but I dont think it will. It doesnt seem like they're too interested going that way, they're more about improving their own quality of life and credit to them

[@banzaaiiiii]

If it's so good than stay there and bring their ppl in a dingy back to their "beloved" land.