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Albania’s price level was 40% of the United States in 2023. That gives a useful starting point for comparing day-to-day costs, but it does not stand in for every budget item a student will face. There are 16 universities here, including Beder University, Epoka University, and the American University of Tirana.
Price level, against the United States
40%
A basket of goods costing $100 in the United States costs about $40 in Albania, at market exchange rates. This is a whole-economy average from the World Bank (2023), not a student budget — rent near a university and a student's own habits move it a long way in both directions.
A 40% price level means the general cost of goods and services was well below the U.S. level in that year. It is a broad comparison, so it helps with orientation, but it does not by itself tell you what you will pay for a specific room, a specific meal plan, or a specific commute.
For a student budget, the biggest differences usually come from the items that recur every month: housing, food, and transport. Because no separate figures are given for those items, the safest comparison is the overall price level against the United States rather than a made-up monthly total.
The country’s GDP per capita at purchasing power parity was 18,213 USD. That gives more context on the local spending environment, but it is not a student budget and should not be treated as one.
If you are comparing places to study, the main takeaway is simple: Albania sits at a lower general price level than the United States, so your budget may stretch further in many everyday categories. To judge whether it fits your plans, focus on the costs that matter most to you once you know the actual price of housing, food, and getting around.
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There are 16 universities here.
It was 40% of the United States in 2023.
18,213 USD.
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