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Ulcinj vs Shkodër

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

At a glance

At a glance
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Country Montenegro Albania
Nomad score 6.1 / 10 6.1 / 10
Cost of living $1,740 / mo $1,364 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 20° / 14°C 19° / 13°C
Air quality (AQI) 54 Moderate 46 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Average high 20.2°C 21.5°C
Average low 13.5°C 12.4°C
Precipitation 163 mm / mo 157 mm / mo
Sunshine 295 h / mo 290 h / mo
Humidity 68% 67%
Rain days 9.6 / mo 8.7 / mo
Wind speed 18.8 km/h 12.9 km/h

ME Ulcinj · average high by month

AL Shkodër · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
US AQI 54 46
PM2.5 8.5 µg/m³ 5.7 µg/m³
PM10 17.1 µg/m³ 15 µg/m³
Ozone 67 µg/m³ 58 µg/m³
UV index 0 0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.4 3.2
Local Payment Services 5.2 5.1
Startup Scene 2.6 3.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Air Conditioning 6.2 6.5
Green Spaces 6.2 7.0
Natural Disaster Risk 5.5 5.4
Noise Pollution 5.6 6.0
Seasonal Variety 6.5 7.1
Weather 7.3 5.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Mobile Network Coverage 7.7 7.7
Power Grid Reliability 7.5 6.8
Public WiFi Availability 4.9 5.0
VPN Reliability 7.9 7.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Accommodation Cost 6.9 7.4
Cost of Living 7.5 8.0
Currency Stability 8.9 6.4
Entertainment Cost 6.5 7.8
Food & Groceries 7.3 7.9
Gym Membership Cost 5.8 6.4
Transportation Cost 7.4 8.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Culture 6.6 7.3
Indoors Fun 4.1 4.6
Language Learning Opportunities 3.8 3.7
Local Experiences & Tours 6.9 7.4
Nightlife 5.4 4.8
Outdoors & Nature 8.7 8.7

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.4 2.5
Nomad Friendly 5.1 5.1
Online Community Presence 3.1 3.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Cafes with WiFi 5.9 5.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.1 3.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.5 5.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9 3.4
Internet Speed 6.8 6.7
Local SIM Card Availability 7.6 8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Fitness Facilities 5.2 5.4
Food Scene 6.3 6.4
Healthy Food Options 5.6 5.2
Yoga Studios 4.0 3.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Healthcare 5.5 5.9
Healthcare Affordability 7.9 8.2
Healthcare Quality 4.9 5.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.0 8.1
Ease of Business Registration 5.7 6.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.7 5.0
Freedom of Speech 7.2 5.7
Political Stability 6.2 5.6
Tax Friendliness 7.8 7.4
Visa Ease 7.0 7.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Air Quality 7.9 6.5
Cleanliness 6.4 6.1
Environmental Quality 7.4 7.2
Family Friendly 7.1 7.0
Language Barrier 5.6 5.0
Work-Life Balance 7.9 7.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Female Friendly 7.3 7.2
Racial Tolerance 6.7 6.4
Safety 7.9 7.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Airport Connectivity 3.5 4.0
Cycling 4.4 6.5
Intercity Travel Options 4.8 4.9
Public Transit 3.5 3.3
Ride-sharing Services 5.0 1.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.6 6.5
Walkability 6.0 6.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Coworking Quality 3.2 6.0
Freelance Ecosystem 3.4 3.5
Networking Opportunities 3.2 3.5
Remote Job Opportunities 3.5 3.2
Time Zone Favorability 7.9 7.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Jeans $41 per pair $48 per pair
Summer Dress $56 per dress $37 per dress
Running Shoes $88 per pair $72 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

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

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

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

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Coffee $2.31 per cup $1.24 per cup
Beer $2.31 per pint $2.46 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10 per meal $7.43 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.17 per meal $8.92 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $45 per meal $37 per meal
Apples $1.11 per kg $2.84 per kg
Bread $1.01 per loaf $2.29 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.66 per bottle $0.56 per bottle
Milk $1.22 per liter $2.22 per liter
Rice $3.81 per kg $1.80 per kg
Chicken Fillets $11 per kg $12 per kg
Beef $13 per kg $14 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $7.96 per bottle $7.17 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

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

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Doctor Visit (GP) $34 per visit $25 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.24 per purchase $4.68 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Apartment (1 bedroom) $505 per month $430 per month
Housing $427 per month $275 per month
Coworking Space $168 per month $160 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $651 per month $602 per month
Coliving Space $449 per month $350 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

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

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Leisure Activities $61 per month $42 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ME Ulcinj AL Shkodër
Haircut $8.63 per visit $4.18 per visit
Laundry $1.57 per kg $9.75 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

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

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

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

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

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