Fier vs Sarandë
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Fier leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Sarandë where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Sarandë's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Fier | Sarandë |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 68 | 67 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 51 | 53 |
| Climate | 98 | 95 |
| Safety | 59 | 58 |
| Summer °C | 24.3 | 25.0 |
| Winter °C | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | earthquake |
Fier vs Sarandë: the short answer
Fier comes out ahead on overall livability (68/100), only marginally above Sarandë (67/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Sarandë is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Fier 51 vs Sarandë 53, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Sarandë runs warmer in summer (about 25.0°C peak vs 24.3°C in Fier), while winter lows sit near 7.7°C in Fier and 7.5°C in Sarandë. On natural-disaster exposure Fier is the safer choice (safety 59/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Fier and earthquake for Sarandë.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Sarandë — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Sarandë — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Fier — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Fier — 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 Fier or Sarandë better to live in?
Fier scores higher overall — 68 vs 67 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Fier or Sarandë?
Sarandë has the lower cost of living (cost index 53 vs 51; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Fier or Sarandë?
Sarandë — summer highs reach about 25.0°C versus 24.3°C in Fier.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Fier or Sarandë?
Fier (disaster-safety 59/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Fier, earthquake in Sarandë.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Fier?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Fier on our risk index.
How is the Fier vs Sarandë 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.