REPORT: Pristina surpasses Tirana in every major indicator of quality of life!

2025-10-14 14:11:39Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
REPORT: Pristina surpasses Tirana in every major indicator of quality of life!
Pristina/Tirana

A report published on October 13, 2025 by the international platform Numbeo compared the main quality of life indices between Tirana and Pristina.

The data shows a significant lead of the Kosovo capital in almost every key indicator, highlighting the challenges that Tirana's citizens face in their daily lives.

In Tirana, the purchasing power index is only 41.45, being assessed as "low" , while in Pristina it is 62.98, an "average" level indicating greater purchasing power.

Safety in the Albanian capital has an index of 60.03, lower than Pristina's 67.95.

Healthcare in Tirana only scores 47.29, compared to 68.61 in Pristina.

The natural climate is Tirana's only advantage with an index of 86.43 (very high), while Pristina has 76.84 (high).

The cost of living is almost twice as high in Tirana (48.92) compared to Pristina (28.34).

The property price-to-income ratio is 17.82 in Tirana, making buying a home extremely difficult, while in Pristina this ratio is 14.44.

Traffic in Tirana is more problematic with an average travel time of 38.44 minutes, compared to only 22.81 minutes in Pristina.

Also, pollution is much higher in Tirana with an index of 86.98, while Pristina registers 68.68.

In summary, the overall quality of life index in Tirana is 94.40, a very low level compared to Pristina's 137.76, which reflects a higher standard of living and better conditions.

This report highlights the urgent need for reforms in urban management and economic policies in Tirana to improve the well-being of citizens.


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