The cost of living in Albania is becoming increasingly burdensome, with a significant rise in basic household expenses.<\/p>\n
According to data published by INSTAT, an average family needs around 93,000 lek\u00eb per month to cover basic living costs.<\/p>\n
In the capital, however, this amount reaches approximately 108,000 lek\u00eb, making Tirana the most expensive city in the country.<\/p>\n
The INSTAT report also analyzes spending trends based on the educational level of the household head.<\/p>\n
During 2024, families whose heads have a higher education degree spent less than the previous year, indicating a more careful approach to budget management.<\/p>\n
In contrast, families with lower educational levels recorded an increase in expenses.<\/p>\n
This trend suggests that education level does not directly determine the amount spent but is closely linked to the ability to save and plan income more effectively.<\/p>\n
Compared to other cities, Tirana remains unaffordable for single-income households, especially due to the rapid increase in prices and service costs.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the taxation of dual-income earners in the capital is viewed as a controversial policy, which, according to many observers, negatively affects living standards and further increases the economic hardships faced by citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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