Living
Student budget in Tirana, Durrës and Vlorë
A realistic monthly budget for rent, food, transport and going out in the three cities.
5 min readUpdated 25 Aug 2026#budget#cost of living
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Monthly budget (shared room)
| Tirana | Durrës | Vlorë | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | €250 | €170 | €150 |
| Food | €180 | €160 | €150 |
| Transport | €20 | €15 | €10 |
| Going out | €80 | €60 | €60 |
| Total | €530 | €405 | €370 |
Where the Youth Card helps
Gym, cinema, coworking and transport partners save an average member about €35 a month.