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Tirana vs Struga

Tirana, Albania compared with Struga, North Macedonia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AL Tirana MK Struga
Country Albania North Macedonia
Nomad score 6.9 / 10 5.9 / 10
Cost of living $3,099 / mo $1,000 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 27° / 12°C 21° / 9°C
Air quality (AQI) 45 Good 42 Good
Community votes 1 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AL Tirana MK Struga
Average high 21.5°C 17.2°C
Average low 11.5°C 8.7°C
Precipitation 120 mm / mo 83 mm / mo
Sunshine 303 h / mo 302 h / mo
Humidity 66% 71%
Rain days 8.9 / mo 9.5 / mo
Wind speed 12.6 km/h 9.4 km/h

AL Tirana · average high by month

MK Struga · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AL Tirana MK Struga
US AQI 45 42
PM2.5 8.2 µg/m³ 7.1 µg/m³
PM10 12.5 µg/m³ 10 µg/m³
Ozone 44 µg/m³ 49 µg/m³
UV index 0.6 0.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AL Tirana MK Struga
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.3 2.7
Local Payment Services 5.9 5.8
Startup Scene 5.5 2.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AL Tirana MK Struga
Air Conditioning 7.1 5.9
Green Spaces 5.8 6.8
Natural Disaster Risk 6.1 7.9
Noise Pollution 5.1 6.8
Seasonal Variety 6.3 7.0
Weather 7.4 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AL Tirana MK Struga
Mobile Network Coverage 8.2 7.6
Power Grid Reliability 7.2 7.2
Public WiFi Availability 5.9 3.8
VPN Reliability 8.1 7.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AL Tirana MK Struga
Accommodation Cost 7.3 7.5
Cost of Living 7.7 7.3
Currency Stability 6.7 7.3
Entertainment Cost 7.5 7.3
Food & Groceries 7.8 7.9
Gym Membership Cost 6.9 6.9
Transportation Cost 8.0 7.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AL Tirana MK Struga
Culture 7.6 6.6
Indoors Fun 6.0 3.6
Language Learning Opportunities 5.0 4.1
Local Experiences & Tours 7.5 6.5
Nightlife 7.4 4.0
Outdoors & Nature 8.1 8.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AL Tirana MK Struga
Nomad Events & Meetups 5.8 2.0
Nomad Friendly 7.2 4.1
Online Community Presence 5.3 2.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AL Tirana MK Struga
Cafes with WiFi 7.4 6.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 6.7 2.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.7 4.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.9 2.7
Internet Speed 7.8 7.1
Local SIM Card Availability 8.2 7.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AL Tirana MK Struga
Fitness Facilities 7.0 4.3
Food Scene 7.7 5.8
Healthy Food Options 6.6 5.1
Yoga Studios 6.2 3.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AL Tirana MK Struga
Healthcare 6.9 6.5
Healthcare Affordability 8.4 8.3
Healthcare Quality 6.1 5.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AL Tirana MK Struga
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.2 3.9
Ease of Business Registration 6.5 4.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.4 4.0
Freedom of Speech 6.5 6.3
Political Stability 6.6 5.7
Tax Friendliness 7.7 6.6
Visa Ease 7.7 5.4

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AL Tirana MK Struga
Air Quality 4.8 6.8
Cleanliness 5.3 6.4
Environmental Quality 5.9 7.3
Family Friendly 6.2 7.0
Language Barrier 5.3 5.1
Work-Life Balance 7.2 7.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AL Tirana MK Struga
Female Friendly 7.2 7.4
Racial Tolerance 6.9 6.7
Safety 7.8 8.1

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AL Tirana MK Struga
Airport Connectivity 6.8 5.2
Cycling 4.0 4.7
Intercity Travel Options 5.8 5.6
Public Transit 4.5 3.2
Ride-sharing Services 6.2 1.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.5 4.3
Walkability 7.1 7.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AL Tirana MK Struga
Coworking Quality 6.4 2.4
Freelance Ecosystem 5.2 3.3
Networking Opportunities 5.7 3.1
Remote Job Opportunities 5.1 3.2
Time Zone Favorability 7.4 7.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AL Tirana MK Struga
Jeans $90 per pair $38 per pair
Summer Dress $50 per dress $28 per dress
Running Shoes $114 per pair $76 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AL Tirana MK Struga
Dining Out $102 per month $38 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AL Tirana MK Struga
Cinema Ticket $9.59 per ticket $5.66 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AL Tirana MK Struga
Coffee $2.16 per cup $1.32 per cup
Beer $4.20 per pint $1.89 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10 per meal $5.66 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $60 per meal $38 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.99 per meal $7.55 per meal
Apples $1.68 per kg $1.51 per kg
Bread $0.72 per loaf $0.75 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.84 per bottle $0.75 per bottle
Milk $2.10 per liter $1.32 per liter
Rice $2.28 per kg $1.70 per kg
Chicken Fillets $9.35 per kg $7.55 per kg
Beef $16 per kg $11 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $13 per bottle $7.55 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AL Tirana MK Struga
Groceries $312 per month $113 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
AL Tirana MK Struga
Health Insurance $18 per month $28 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AL Tirana MK Struga
Doctor Visit (GP) $42 per visit $19 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $10 per purchase $3.77 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AL Tirana MK Struga
Housing $420 per month $151 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $779 per month $264 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,379 per month $661 per month
Coworking Space $222 per month $151 per month
Coliving Space $659 per month $340 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AL Tirana MK Struga
Internet & Mobile $30 per month $23 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AL Tirana MK Struga
Leisure Activities $60 per month $19 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AL Tirana MK Struga
Haircut $14 per visit $6.61 per visit
Laundry $12 per kg $5.66 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AL Tirana MK Struga
Mobile Plan $22 per month $11 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $28 per month $26 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $26 one-time $9.44 one-time
Gym Membership $54 per month $23 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $22 per hour $11 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AL Tirana MK Struga
Transportation $19 per month $28 per month
Taxi Start $3.60 per trip $1.32 per trip
Taxi per km $1.44 per km $0.94 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $19 per month $23 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $8.99 per trip $3.77 per trip
Gasoline $2.34 per liter $1.42 per liter
Scooter Rental $22 per month $15 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AL Tirana MK Struga
Utilities $108 per month $57 per month