"It is very expensive. It's painful."
Rent costs, food, restaurant prices, purchasing power and other expenses. These are the factors that rank Tirana among the most expensive cities.
According to Numbeo, a global database that measures the cost of living anywhere in the world, the Albanian capital is ranked the most expensive in the region but also among the most expensive in Europe.
"The salaries and standards we have are high."
Food is one of the basic indicators in which the calculation is made. According to this report, an Albanian citizen spends at least 814 ALL per day on food. More than any city in the region, but also bringing you closer to Greece and Rome. While the cost of spending in the restaurant is higher than other events.
"The basic commodities we buy have increased by over 100%, sugar and oil have increased a lot."
"Personally, I think they are expensive. We try to get you at a low cost so that you can cook at home. With salaries in the country are high, we can hardly push it."
With a higher cost of living, the purchasing power of Albanians remains lower than the region's. Tirana is ranked at 43.1%, while the highest value of purchasing power is achieved in Belgrade.
Although the highest for food and other expenses, Tirana appears to have lower rental prices compared to other cities in the region and Europe according to the report. But is it the same for the citizens?
"I pay 400,000 lek for the rent, although I share it with my friends. It is very expensive compared to salaries, but we can't wait.
"I have a son with 3 children in foster care, the state should help them."
While Albania faces challenges such as the lowest wages in the region and high food prices, other cities in the region seem to manage to maintain a better balance between living costs and purchasing power. (A2 Televizion)
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