Korçë vs Fier
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Korçë leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Fier where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Fier's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Korçë | Fier |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 64 | 68 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 51 | 51 |
| Climate | 87 | 98 |
| Safety | 57 | 59 |
| Summer °C | 18.8 | 24.3 |
| Winter °C | -0.1 | 7.7 |
| Top disaster risk | earthquake | wildfire |
Korçë vs Fier: the short answer
Fier comes out ahead on overall livability (68/100), modestly above Korçë (64/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Fier is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Korçë 51 vs Fier 51, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Fier runs warmer in summer (about 24.3°C peak vs 18.8°C in Korçë), while winter lows sit near -0.1°C in Korçë and 7.7°C in Fier. On natural-disaster exposure Fier is the safer choice (safety 59/100); the dominant modelled hazard is earthquake for Korçë and wildfire for Fier.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Fier — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Fier — 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 Korçë or Fier better to live in?
Fier scores higher overall — 68 vs 64 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Korçë or Fier?
Fier has the lower cost of living (cost index 51 vs 51; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Korçë or Fier?
Fier — summer highs reach about 24.3°C versus 18.8°C in Korçë.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Korçë or Fier?
Fier (disaster-safety 59/100). Main hazard: earthquake in Korçë, wildfire in Fier.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Korçë?
earthquake is the dominant modelled hazard for Korçë on our risk index.
How is the Korçë vs Fier 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.