🇦🇱Albania

Europe

Information

Capital

Tirana

Population

2,751,250

Currency

Albanian lek (ALL Lek)

Languages

Albanais

Continent

Europe

Calling code

+355

Timezone

Europe/Tirane

Area

28,748 km²

Government

Parliamentary republic

National day

28 November - Independence Day

Internet domain

.al

About

Albania is a country in the Western Balkans bordered by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. It is a parliamentary republic transitioning to a market economy. The country is known for its diverse geography from mountains to coastlines.

Safety

Risk level :Niveau de risque global modéré, avec criminalité urbaine et instabilité politique occasionnelle.

Risk areas

Tirana - Petite criminalitéNord du pays - Criminalité organisée

Crime(medium)

Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
Rester vigilant dans les zones touristiques

Terrorism(low)

Risque faible, suivre les avis des autorités

Transport

Conduire prudemment, éviter la nuit

Natural risks(Séismes et inondations possibles)

Suivre les alertes sismiques

Health(Système de santé limité hors Tirana)

Vaccins standards recommandés
Assurance voyage obligatoire

Practical tips

Enregistrer son voyage auprès du consulat
Avoir des copies des documents
Utiliser des applications de localisation

Ambassade de France Police tourisme

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center200-300

1-bedroom apartment in city center250-400

1-bedroom apartment in suburb150-250

3-bedroom apartment in city center400-700

3-bedroom apartment in suburb250-450

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal5-7

Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant20-30

McDonald's menu5-7

Local beer (0.5L)2-3

Cappuccino1.5-2.5

Water (1.5L)0.5-1

Bread (500g)0.5-1

Milk (1L)1-2

Eggs (12)1.5-2.5

Chicken (1kg)3-5

Apples (1kg)1-2

Bananas (1kg)0.5-1

Transport

Public transport ticket0.25-0.50

Monthly transport subscription10-20

Taxi ride (start)1-2

Taxi (1km)0.50-1

Gasoline (1L)1.20-1.50

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)20-50

Tennis court (1h weekend)10-20

Cinema5-10

Theater10-20

Health

General practitioner consultation10-20

Dentist consultation20-50

Antibiotic medications5-10

Cold medications (6 days)5-10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)15-30

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10-20

Public services for 85m² apartment50-100

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)30-50

Nike sports shoes50-80

International primary school (monthly)200-500

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type F

Emergency numbers

Police129

Ambulance127

Fire department128

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Albania

Sabina Kallari

Point de vue panoramique

Albania

Muhammed Fatih Beki

Point de vue panoramique

Albania

Valter Zhara

Point de vue panoramique

Albania

Valter Zhara

Point de vue panoramique

Albania

Ejona Muka

Monument emblématique

Albania

Paolo Bici

Monument emblématique

Albania

Marsel Dajçi

Monument emblématique

Albania

Oltion Bregu

Monument emblématique

Albania

Czapp Árpád

Monument emblématique

Albania

Necati Ömer Karpuzoğlu

Site UNESCO

Albania

Ajvi Bajrami

Site UNESCO

Albania

Sebastian Wright

Site UNESCO

Albania

Medina Rrokja

Site UNESCO

Albania

Aleksandar Andreev

Site UNESCO

Albania

Konpasu.de Blog

Centre historique

Albania

Konpasu.de Blog

Centre historique

Albania

Klidjon Gozhina

Centre historique

Albania

Sabina Kallari

Plage paradisiaque

Albania

Fatjon Kapllanaj

Sommet montagneux

Albania

GEN BEJA

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