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Shkodër vs Bar

Shkodër, Albania compared with Bar, Montenegro: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Country Albania Montenegro
Nomad score 6.1 / 10 6.3 / 10
Cost of living $1,364 / mo $1,784 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 16° / 11°C 18° / 15°C
Air quality (AQI) 48 Good 50 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Average high 21.5°C 20.8°C
Average low 12.4°C 14.2°C
Precipitation 157 mm / mo 161 mm / mo
Sunshine 290 h / mo 288 h / mo
Humidity 67% 68%
Rain days 8.7 / mo 10.3 / mo
Wind speed 12.9 km/h 13.6 km/h

AL Shkodër · average high by month

ME Bar · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AL Shkodër ME Bar
US AQI 48 50
PM2.5 3 µg/m³ 2.9 µg/m³
PM10 4.7 µg/m³ 6.5 µg/m³
Ozone 58 µg/m³ 57 µg/m³
UV index 0.1 0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.2 4.8
Local Payment Services 5.1 6.1
Startup Scene 3.3 3.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Air Conditioning 6.5 7.0
Green Spaces 7.0 6.3
Natural Disaster Risk 5.4 5.5
Noise Pollution 6.0 6.0
Seasonal Variety 7.1 6.4
Weather 5.8 7.5

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Mobile Network Coverage 7.7 8.0
Power Grid Reliability 6.8 7.2
Public WiFi Availability 5.0 5.2
VPN Reliability 7.8 7.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Accommodation Cost 7.4 6.6
Cost of Living 8.0 7.2
Currency Stability 6.4 8.8
Entertainment Cost 7.8 6.5
Food & Groceries 7.9 7.3
Gym Membership Cost 6.4 6.5
Transportation Cost 8.2 7.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Culture 7.3 6.7
Indoors Fun 4.6 4.3
Language Learning Opportunities 3.7 4.2
Local Experiences & Tours 7.4 7.1
Nightlife 4.8 5.5
Outdoors & Nature 8.7 8.7

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.5 3.3
Nomad Friendly 5.1 5.9
Online Community Presence 3.1 3.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Cafes with WiFi 5.8 6.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.5 3.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.2 4.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.4 3.3
Internet Speed 6.7 7.4
Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 8.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Fitness Facilities 5.4 6.0
Food Scene 6.4 6.2
Healthy Food Options 5.2 5.5
Yoga Studios 3.4 3.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Healthcare 5.9 6.1
Healthcare Affordability 8.2 7.9
Healthcare Quality 5.0 5.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.1 8.0
Ease of Business Registration 6.4 5.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.0 4.6
Freedom of Speech 5.7 7.2
Political Stability 5.6 6.2
Tax Friendliness 7.4 7.8
Visa Ease 7.6 7.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Air Quality 6.5 7.8
Cleanliness 6.1 6.8
Environmental Quality 7.2 7.4
Family Friendly 7.0 7.2
Language Barrier 5.0 5.7
Work-Life Balance 7.5 7.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Female Friendly 7.2 7.4
Racial Tolerance 6.4 6.9
Safety 7.7 8.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Airport Connectivity 4.0 4.9
Cycling 6.5 4.2
Intercity Travel Options 4.9 5.6
Public Transit 3.3 3.7
Ride-sharing Services 1.9 5.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.5 3.9
Walkability 6.3 6.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Coworking Quality 6.0 6.0
Freelance Ecosystem 3.5 3.7
Networking Opportunities 3.5 4.1
Remote Job Opportunities 3.2 3.5
Time Zone Favorability 7.1 7.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Jeans $48 per pair $66 per pair
Summer Dress $37 per dress $56 per dress
Running Shoes $72 per pair $98 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Dining Out $52 per month $63 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Cinema Ticket $4.95 per ticket $7.30 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Coffee $1.24 per cup $2.85 per cup
Beer $2.46 per pint $2.86 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $7.43 per meal $10 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.92 per meal $11 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $37 per meal $58 per meal
Apples $2.84 per kg $1.11 per kg
Bread $2.29 per loaf $1.01 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.56 per bottle $0.66 per bottle
Milk $2.22 per liter $1.22 per liter
Rice $1.80 per kg $3.81 per kg
Chicken Fillets $12 per kg $11 per kg
Beef $14 per kg $13 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $7.17 per bottle $6.55 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Groceries $180 per month $229 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Doctor Visit (GP) $25 per visit $34 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $4.68 per purchase $8.98 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Apartment (1 bedroom) $430 per month $505 per month
Housing $275 per month $427 per month
Coworking Space $160 per month $168 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $602 per month $696 per month
Coliving Space $350 per month $386 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Internet & Mobile $27 per month $52 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Leisure Activities $42 per month $65 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Haircut $4.18 per visit $9.05 per visit
Laundry $9.75 per kg $1.57 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Mobile Plan $41 per month $22 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $20 per month $29 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $33 one-time $17 one-time
Gym Membership $37 per month $45 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour $8.98 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Taxi Start $3.72 per trip $1.01 per trip
Transportation $20 per month $75 per month
Taxi per km $0.99 per km $0.79 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $14 per month $56 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $8.67 per trip $4.96 per trip
Gasoline $2.35 per liter $2.05 per liter
Scooter Rental $24 per month $25 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AL Shkodër ME Bar
Utilities $93 per month $68 per month
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