Albania, paid in DKK.
A Mediterranean coast at pre-boom prices, for now.
Pricier. Exchange rate alone: −6.4%. Local prices: +3.0%.
- Lean
- kr 261
- Comfort
- kr 1,117
The short answerIn DKK, as of November 12, 2026
Albania: as of November 12, 2026, 7.5% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in DKK (Danish krone), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −6.4%, and prices in the country rose +3.0%. A mid-range day costs about kr 521 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+3.3%) and SEK did worst (−9.0%).
What DKK buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$113+3.3%
- Norwegian kronekr 739+3.1%
- South African randR 1,285+2.3%
- British pound£58−0.9%
- UAE dirhamAED 284−1.1%
- Singapore dollarS$99−1.6%
- US dollar$77−1.6%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,440−3.0%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$139−3.0%
- Canadian dollarC$110−4.0%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$606−4.1%
- Indian rupee₹7,243−6.0%
- Brazilian realR$431−6.2%
- Japanese yen¥12,400−6.3%
- Euro€70−6.4%
- Danish kronekr 521−7.5%
- Swiss francCHF 64−8.0%
- Swedish kronakr 772−9.0%
Booking a trip: Albania
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