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Albania: Your 2025 Expat & Real Estate Guide

February 17, 20252 min read


Why Live In Albania

Albania is a laid-back and wonderful place to live. It can be reached by a 2-hour flight from most places in Europe. 

The best seasons of Albania are spring, summer, and autumn. If you visit one of Albania's snow-capped mountains, there you will find snow and a colder climate. 

The capital city of Tirana is one of the more expensive places to live and it attracts many visitors from all over Europe.  To live here, one will find that the cost of groceries is reasonable and restaurants are cheap. Regardless of where you live, encountering any violence is rare. 

Albania has a nationalized healthcare system and everyone is eligible for emergency treatment. 

The official language of the country is Albanian which is spoken by the majority of people. And Greek is the second most-spoken language in the country. 

Albania is a secular and religiously diverse country with no official religion.  Freedom of religion, belief, and conscience is guaranteed under the country's constitution. More information about Albania can be found at Wikipeida HERE.

Real Estate In Albania

What does a home priced at $500,000 in U.S. Dollars look like in Albania?

Below is an example of a Villa for just over $500,000.

Villa For Sale with Pool

Is the home a single-family home, condominium, or townhome?

This is Villa Andram and is surrounded by greenery and quality. The home price in August of 2022 was $550,000.

Is the home located in the city or the suburbs? 

The home is located in Qerret of Kavaja.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?

The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Is the home a new construction home or a resale?

This home is a resale.

Are there any unique features or amenities included with the home?

The home is ideal including a laundry depot, yard, and swimming pool.

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