Berat vs Korçë
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Berat leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Korçë where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Korçë's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Berat | Korçë |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 68 | 64 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 51 | 51 |
| Climate | 96 | 87 |
| Safety | 60 | 57 |
| Summer °C | 21.7 | 18.8 |
| Winter °C | 4.1 | -0.1 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | earthquake |
Berat vs Korçë: the short answer
Berat comes out ahead on overall livability (68/100), modestly above Korçë (64/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Korçë is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Berat 51 vs Korçë 51, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Berat runs warmer in summer (about 21.7°C peak vs 18.8°C in Korçë), while winter lows sit near 4.1°C in Berat and -0.1°C in Korçë. On natural-disaster exposure Berat is the safer choice (safety 60/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Berat and earthquake for Korçë.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Korçë — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Berat — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Berat — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Berat — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Berat or Korçë better to live in?
Berat scores higher overall — 68 vs 64 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Berat or Korçë?
Korçë has the lower cost of living (cost index 51 vs 51; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Berat or Korçë?
Berat — summer highs reach about 21.7°C versus 18.8°C in Korçë.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Berat or Korçë?
Berat (disaster-safety 60/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Berat, earthquake in Korçë.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Berat?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Berat on our risk index.
How is the Berat vs Korçë comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.