One bedroom apartments in Tirana go for $300/month. You overpaid because you got it through Airbnb. You should only book Airbnb for a short stay and then look for another apartment with a local real estate agency. If you only boked it for a couple of days maybe you could even have made a deal with the owner to let you stay for a month. Central location is not necessary in Tirana because you have everything you need everywhere you live due to the way the city has been built. Almost every building has stores and services in the bottom floors. You both are athletic and like walking so 10 -15 minutes further from the center would have been just fine. Fruits and veggies are much cheaper in the farmer's markets then in the supermarkets or the fruit and veggie stores. Every ward has its own farmer's market but you probably can't find them on google maps, as most are not proper markets but just farmers who line up a street with their goods, would have to ask the locals for those. Great video, thanks for sharing.

@blackeagle7947

7 ай бұрын

No comment 👍

@User12345fan

7 ай бұрын

Lol theyre not living there for long. They got a very decent price and no, hell, no apartment in that area would go for $300 a month with utilities included, you’re delluded.

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

Well, we booked through airbnb because we didn't really wanna waste time looking for places etc.. Just a bit more convenient and easier. Thanks for commenting :D

@sUwU

2 ай бұрын

Not worth the time and effort if you’re only there for two months.

@bonevays

2 ай бұрын

@@sUwU actually it was totally worth the effort to book 2 different places a month each, unless they were more in the mood for living instead of travelling, for example they may want to do 2 months training without disruptions. Otherwise travelling is all about the disruption!

Youve done a great job explaining your costs. Thank you. I appreciate your notes about why your food costs were higher❤❤. I appreciate you!

@tjandbtraveling

12 сағат бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm glad the details were helpful for you

The apartment you stayed at in Tirana is the exact same apartment Im going to be staying in when I get there! The host is super nice. Can’t wait to get there

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

Ah how cool! You'll love it, the location and design of the apartment are superb. When do you go?

@arjandevolli7574

7 ай бұрын

Welcome to Albian

Thank you great content.

@tjandbtraveling

Ай бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad you found the content helpful and enjoyable. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to ask. 😊

hello from Albania👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 amazing video ❤️❤️

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment. It means a lot to us... 😊

Nice content and really like watching your content its an inspirational

@tjandbtraveling

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Excellent to the point video! I’m looking forward to moving there next month. The Philippines has been great for the past year but I’m looking forward to getting out of this heat. It looks like the budget is very similar to PH too.

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Wishing you all the best in your upcoming move! 😊

Really helpful. Thanks.

@tjandbtraveling

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for sharing the comment. Are you planning on going?

Clear & simple - thanks

@tjandbtraveling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment and compliment ☺️

Very informative. Thank you! Not expensive at all for what you guys got and did.

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I agree, especially with our fun weekends out exploring!

Thank you for the concise and succinct information.

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful

I enjoyed your piece.

@tjandbtraveling

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊

Good morning, considering them amount of time you have lived there. I'm expressed with the cost. I would imagine the cost would have been more if the choice of lifestyle with different taste in meal options and possibly beverage selection. It is always a good plan when you sit down and figure out a budget for how ever long you decide to travel. Very informative video. Look forward to seeing what your next video adventure. Be well

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

Good morning! I think you could definitely do things cheaper or more expensive than we did, I think we spend a fair chunk on our food (people will always comment how much we eat). Thanks for commenting Michael!

Nice Video greetings from an albanian

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Greetings from across the globe!

Your video amazing

@tjandbtraveling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent video ❤👍🏾

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Jerry! 🤗

Albania is the best .

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

We also love there!! thanks for commenting 😊

@kolarbrahim2213

2 ай бұрын

No No No never 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

@user-irj1nxa3cof2z

Ай бұрын

@@kolarbrahim2213 Arab guide is jealous

@heripirpondi2129

Ай бұрын

Albania nr 1

What about internet availability, speed and cost? Did the unit come with an internet connection, similiar to a hotel room? If renting through a local agent, what type of internet does Albania have (i.e., copper, fiber optic, satellite), and what is the average monthly cost? As well, can you rent your own vehicle and what do they generally run per week - TY

@tjandbtraveling

8 күн бұрын

We went through Airbnb so that we didn’t have to worry about it. Our internet was incredibly reliable and fast. I don’t know how much it would cost to pay for separately. You can rent vehicles very cheaply, roads are interesting in Albania. Cost depends massively on the season

Thanks!

@tjandbtraveling

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

Hello, I am looking to move to Albania as a digital nomad also and one of the requirements is to have an Albanian bank account. Which bank did you open with?

@tjandbtraveling

Ай бұрын

We didn't we use Wise for all of our Banking - wise.com/invite/dic/thomasj1986

@PureAlbania

29 күн бұрын

Why are you choosing Albania. Just got here, it's not as cheap as these videos make you think.

Beautiful

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting 😊

Looking forward to visiting some day. Albania looks like a nice retirement country.

@tjandbtraveling

Ай бұрын

I think it could be! What makes it appeal specifically to you for that?

I think the rent seems high.. But that's my opinion. The more that people who have money can pay, the higher the rents go. Nice video guys!

@tjandbtraveling

3 ай бұрын

It is high for general Tirana but this apartment was literally a minutes walk to Skanderbeg Square. I just looked (link in description) and it’s gone up more, not surprising as it was great value in my opinion

How's the jits there big man? And when are you back in Phuket?

@tjandbtraveling

5 ай бұрын

Jits was decent. Good instruction and keen athletes, not the level of Phuket but they're a good bunch. Back in Phuket in February but unsure how long since it seems priced closer to central London these days

Wow. The cost 😢aren’t that bad. Sure there would be lesser accomodation though

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

Definitely, but we really loved that location and the apartment.

@Silasandapollostravel

7 ай бұрын

@@tjandbtraveling great. Sure you enjoyed your stay in albania really though

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate your commenting :D @@Silasandapollostravel

Glad to see you're vegan or vegetarian and got some good food there.

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

Us too! Albanian food is delicious. Thanks for commenting 😊

I thought it would be a little cheaper. Maybe if you had a one year lease. We are slow traveling but currently living in Xela, Guatemala and without budgeting we spend a total of $1100-$1200/mo.

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

I think this is more to do with us staying near the center and going exploring many of the weekends. Where did you enjoy most in the Americas?

@therehastobesomethingmoore

2 ай бұрын

@@tjandbtraveling We really only started about 14 months ago. We spent 11 months in Nicaragua and now 3 months so far in Guatemala. Nicaragua is my wife’s home country and holds a special place in our heart but we prefer living in Guatemala. Cool weather, much more prosperous. We have also lived in Costa Rica but won’t go back. We plan to be here for at least a year then maybe Mexico. South America we want to go to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Argentina.

Thanks so much, any vegan eating out recommendations? Note to self to pack dried oat milk with me!

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

Yes! There are a few local vegan restaurants that are decent, but not amazing, there’s a vegan pizza place that is fantastic, and a falafel place right next to skanderbeg square. Mulliri is the only chain that serves coffees with soy milk (very good, but and they’re everywhere). In general all of the breads, fruits and veggies are amazing.

Hi mate, do you know if there is a 400 metre athletics track in Tirana for someone who is training for athletics?

@tjandbtraveling

3 ай бұрын

I think there is, if you need a specific track there must be something. We ran but mostly around the city and park

Haha definitely that ain't cheap lol 😆

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I think the amount you spent is reasonable and economical..

@tjandbtraveling

5 ай бұрын

We think so too, we don't like the idea of spending as little as possible, or spending unnecessarily, so it's a balance. We had a great time

$791 USD to live in Tirana by the month, is very high.

@tjandbtraveling

4 ай бұрын

We were right in the center (in the summer) with no need for much transport so for us it was worth it.

@user-xp1um1zv9x

10 күн бұрын

Tirana is a shit hole 😂 spending nearly 800 dollars is a waste if your time and money

Where would recommend to stay month of July or august

@tjandbtraveling

Ай бұрын

Hello! August is a good time to travel to Albania, not tooo hot, but still nice and warm... What do you prefer, beach, cities, mountains?

How much is mcdonalds in tirana?

@tjandbtraveling

6 ай бұрын

hahaha... errr I don't know that one, we don't eat McDonalds 😬

@fw2561

5 ай бұрын

There isn’t a McDonalds in Albania!

@holdencawffle626

5 ай бұрын

@@fw2561 mcdonalds. Gold arches. Big mac?

@fw2561

5 ай бұрын

Yes I understand what it is 😅Google it there isn’t one here.

@nocomment4047

4 ай бұрын

There is no Mcdonalds but there is Burger King. It's quite pricey imo, around 600/700 lek for a meal.

Is English understood by enough people? What about health care (especially compared to Thailand)? Health insurance options & costs? Visa options? Retirement prospects?

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

These questions go beyond the scope of this video. Our insurance is all covered by SafetyWing as we travel full time - safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=tjandb

@beehive5835

2 ай бұрын

@@tjandbtraveling Thoughts for your next video. 😀 (Thanks for the insurance info.)

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

English is understood by enough people. Though not as much as in the rest of Europe, it's enough to get you by

@beehive5835

2 ай бұрын

@@tjandbtraveling Good to know, thanks! English is necessary for those of us too old to learn a new language.

For a couple this is very reasonable especially since this couple does not really spend frugally.

@tjandbtraveling

Ай бұрын

Absolutely, it's great to hear that you find it reasonable for a couple's spending. It's important to remember that everyone has different spending habits and lifestyles, and what works for one couple may not work for another. Thanks for commenting 😊

What is life like for retired expats over 65 living in Tirana?

@tjandbtraveling

3 ай бұрын

Do you like espresso and parks? And amazing fruit and salad?!

@dovygoodguy1296

3 ай бұрын

@@tjandbtraveling Sure, but what I meant was day to day life among the older demographic, the comfort level living in Tirana for folks over 65.....thank goodness Tirana isn't covered with hugs high-rises and skyscrapers.

@tonycamaj4560

Ай бұрын

Not good

@dovygoodguy1296

Ай бұрын

@@tonycamaj4560 Could you elaborate?

Those prices would've seemed ridiculously expensive for Albania, only a few years ago. The prices have literally doubled up ,in a very short amount of time. Anyways, still cheaper than most of the places I've lived in Europe.

@tjandbtraveling

7 ай бұрын

Yea, there's normal inflation, but I think you're paying for improving infrastructure and everything too. Also I'll restate that you can definitely find things cheaper than we did! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏

@roshiroshi1240

7 ай бұрын

@@tjandbtraveling Thank you for sharing 🙏

@tonycamaj4560

Ай бұрын

I agree I traveled to Albania and stayed in Tirana for a good amount of time in 2017 during the summer. It was CHEAP. You could buy a really decent apartment for $40,000 euro near the Blokku.

Quite expensive... It seems to me that prices have gone up quite a bit in recent years.

@tjandbtraveling

Ай бұрын

I’d say Tirana will have a little bit especially considering the development. But when you consider all we did I don’t think it’s fair to call this expensive

it looks very tempting to slow travel that region. Do you think its dangerous for Gay travellers?

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

So I genuinely think it would be a fantastic place to slow travel, there pace of life in Albania seems chill and the people are overall incredibly friendly. They do stare (we commented on this in another video) but they don't mean anything by it. They also seem open and welcoming but of course, I wouldn't actually be able to say for sure since I didn't have that experience

I want to go

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

you should!

Looks like "greek salad" was on the menu, do they call it greek salad there or ... alban salad?

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

They have "fresh" salads and greek salads, all just amazing fresh vegetables that are delicious

I honestly thought it would be cheaper there 🤔

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

I guess it can absolutely be less, depending in your choices and lifestyle, thanks for commenting 😊

How much was an Americano in a coffee shop? Pretty useless since you are vegans and didn't mention the price of wine, beer or drinks in a bar.

@tjandbtraveling

2 ай бұрын

Coffee prices range between $1 and $2 USD. We didn't include alcohol in our budget because we don't drink it. However, I did some quick research for you. It seems that beer prices start at $2 USD and can increase from there, while a glass of wine typically costs between $3 and $5 USD.

@user-xp1um1zv9x

10 күн бұрын

I just visited Albania and prices are much higher, beer is around 6-7€. Coffee is around 3~4€

@tjandbtraveling

9 күн бұрын

@@user-xp1um1zv9x What coffee would you get? And where was this?

Misleading video. Fruits and vegetables extremely cheap?! They are the same if not higher than most European country.. Banana is 2€ per kg, higher than any other European country I've seen. There's not a single item that I couldn't not find cheaper in another European country. Coffee in supermarket is twice as expensive, I've no idea why. Peanut butter, Oats, vegetable milk, etc are 50% more expensive. There not a single food that's "extremely cheap". Totally lack of knowledge.

@tjandbtraveling

29 күн бұрын

These are our actual costs, I’m sorry you feel that we’d make this video lying about it all but that’s not the case

@PureAlbania

29 күн бұрын

@@tjandbtraveling Never said you were lying, just total lack of knowledge and misleading video. Please anyone in the comments tell me otherwise. Is there any fruit or vegetable that's "extremely cheap" in Albania compared to most EU countries (ES, RO, NL, DE, PT, PL) ? Or even just "cheaper"? Please let me know.

@tjandbtraveling

28 күн бұрын

@@PureAlbania It's not a "lack of knowledge" it's our actual lived experience my friend. We've given you actual figures of what we spent. Here's our food tour, you can see prices in some of it too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X558lpabXcKfeNI.html

You must be a couple of trust fund kids, rock on!!

@tjandbtraveling

3 ай бұрын

No sir, we work online and actually spend less living like this compared to the average cost in the UK/US. Thanks for your comments, I’m glad you found the video interesting

This is not a deal. There are better places in Italy and Greece for less.

@tjandbtraveling

Ай бұрын

Oh, amazing! Where about? We are gonna be back in EU for the summer, would be nice to know where is cheaper/better.

@tonycamaj4560

Ай бұрын

Whereabouts?

Very bad Albania 👎👎👎👎👎😈😈😈😈

@tjandbtraveling

Ай бұрын

Oh nooo, we love Albania...

@user-irj1nxa3cof2z

Ай бұрын

@@tjandbtraveling He’s a jealous Arab guide because you went to Albania and he isn’t getting paid

If it's so good than stay there and bring their ppl in a dingy back to their "beloved" land.