General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Tirana |
| Country | Albania |
| Currency | Lek |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.5% |
| Gdp | $15.2 billion |
| Size | 28,748 km² |
| Population | 2,877,797 |
| Population density | 99.9/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.58 |
| City population | 58.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 6∘C |
| Summer | 24∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Albanian |
| Population able to read | 98.7% |
| Population with a college degree | 18.9% |
| Population able to speak english | 55.8% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 64 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Albania |
| Main airport | Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2.5 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 20% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $5000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | NA/MBits |
| Tld | .al |
| Free wifi | NA/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 70% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | NA% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon.al |
| Supermarket | Spar |
| Pharmacy | Farmacia e Re |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Byrek | A savory pastry filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables | $2-$5 |
| Tavë kosi | A casserole made with lamb, rice, and yogurt | $5-$10 |
| Fërgesë | A stew made with lamb, peppers, and tomatoes | $5-$10 |
| Qofte | Grilled meatballs made with lamb or beef | $2-$5 |
| Tave me përshesh | A casserole made with beans, corn, and peppers | $5-$10 |
| Baklava | A sweet pastry made with layers of filo dough, nuts, and honey | $2-$5 |
| Kadaif | A sweet pastry made with shredded filo dough, nuts, and syrup | $2-$5 |
| Sheqerpare | A sweet pastry made with semolina flour, butter, and sugar | $2-$5 |
| Boza | A fermented drink made from corn, wheat, or millet | $1-$2 |
| Raki | A strong alcoholic drink made from grapes or plums | $5-$10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Raki | A traditional Albanian brandy made from fermented grapes or plums | 3-5 |
| Birra Korça | A popular Albanian beer | 2-3 |
| Boza | A fermented drink made from corn or wheat | 1-2 |
| Dhalle | A yogurt-based drink | 1-2 |
| Salep | A hot drink made from the root of the orchid plant | 2-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Skanderbeg Statue | A small statue of the Albanian national hero, Skanderbeg | €5-€10 |
| Bunk’Art | A miniature replica of one of Albania’s many bunkers | €3-€5 |
| Albanian Flag | A small Albanian flag | €2-€3 |
| Traditional Albanian Hat | A small, red hat with a black tassel | €5-€10 |
| Albanian Pottery | A small piece of Albanian pottery, such as a vase or plate | €5-€15 |
| Albanian Wine | A bottle of Albanian wine | €5-€10 |
| Albanian Raki | A bottle of Albanian raki, a traditional alcoholic beverage | €5-€10 |
| Albanian Honey | A jar of Albanian honey | €5-€10 |
| Albanian Olive Oil | A bottle of Albanian olive oil | €5-€10 |
| Albanian Cheese | A block of Albanian cheese | €5-€10 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Orthodox Christmas | January 7 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Orthodox calendar |
| Independence Day | November 28 | Commemorates Albania’s independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912 |
| Liberation Day | November 29 | Commemorates the liberation of Albania from Nazi occupation in 1944 |
| Summer Day | March 14 | Celebrates the arrival of spring |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Ramadan Bairam | Varies | Celebrates the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | Varies | Celebrates the sacrifice of animals during the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Western calendar |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Panorama |
| Online news | Gazeta Express |
| Tv | Top Channel |
| Radio | Radio Tirana |