Moving to Albania from Morocco

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Morocco to Albania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Morocco to Albania, you would find that Albania is 60.7% more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD701,348 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly ALL7,951,093 in Albania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Morocco to Albania.

What does your salary buy?

MAD701,348 ALL7,951,093

To maintain the same standard of living in Albania

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 2.2 times more

Groceries

pay 63.9% more

Transportation

pay 97.9% more

Housing

pay 53.5% more

Childcare

pay 32.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 21.1% more

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Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 8.78 ALL (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Morocco to Albania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
AL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
AL
10.8

Albania performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
AL
$1,464
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
AL
18.8

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
AL
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
AL
1.8t

Morocco performs better than Albania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
AL
20.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
AL
4.8%

Albania generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
AL
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
AL
$18,100

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Albania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
AL
79.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
AL
10.8

Albania generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

Data: Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Morocco passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.
Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Albania passport holders need a visa to enter Morocco.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Albania than Morocco?

No — Albania is on average about 29% more expensive than Morocco. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Albania?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ALL1,987,773 in Albania on a MAD701,348 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Albania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Albania has 20.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Albania safe for expats?

Albania performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Morocco?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA AL
Population 36,738,229 3,095,344
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages Arabic, Berber Albanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 112