Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Tirana?
When we asked expats in Tirana if healthcare and health insurance are expensive in Tirana, they wrote...
"Healthcare and health insurance in Tirana, can be considered relatively affordable compared to many Western countries. Public healthcare is available to citizens and is funded through taxes, but the quality of care may not be up to the standards of more developed countries. Private healthcare is also available, offering better quality services at higher costs. Health insurance is not mandatory, but many people choose to purchase private health insurance to cover the costs of private healthcare. Overall, healthcare and health insurance in Tirana are less expensive than in many other countries, but the quality of care may vary," remarked another expat who made the move to Tirana, Albania.
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Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Tirana?
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