Tirana vs Sarandë
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Tirana 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 | Tirana | Sarandë |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 66 | 67 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 47 | 53 |
| Climate | 98 | 95 |
| Safety | 57 | 58 |
| Summer °C | 22.2 | 25.0 |
| Winter °C | 4.9 | 7.5 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | earthquake |
Tirana vs Sarandë: the short answer
Sarandë comes out ahead on overall livability (67/100), only marginally above Tirana (66/100). The two cities diverge most on cost of living. On affordability Sarandë is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Tirana 47 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 22.2°C in Tirana), while winter lows sit near 4.9°C in Tirana and 7.5°C in Sarandë. On natural-disaster exposure Sarandë is the safer choice (safety 58/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Tirana 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 → Sarandë — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Sarandë — 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 Tirana or Sarandë better to live in?
Sarandë scores higher overall — 67 vs 66 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Tirana or Sarandë?
Sarandë has the lower cost of living (cost index 53 vs 47; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Tirana or Sarandë?
Sarandë — summer highs reach about 25.0°C versus 22.2°C in Tirana.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Tirana or Sarandë?
Sarandë (disaster-safety 58/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Tirana, earthquake in Sarandë.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Tirana?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Tirana on our risk index.
How is the Tirana 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.