Cost of Living, Safety & Expat Guide (2026)

Albania

Turkey
Based on our comparison, Durres wins 5 out of 8 categories.Fethiye wins 2 categories.
For digital nomads choosing between Durres and Fethiye, the answer depends on your priorities. Here's our analysis:
Best for Budget
Durres
$812/mo
Best Internet
Durres
80 Mbps
Best NomadIQ Score
Fethiye
7.5/10
Our Recommendation: Choose Durres if budget is your top priority, or Durres if you need the fastest internet for remote work.
When comparing Durres and Fethiye for digital nomads, several factors come into play.
Cost of Living: Durres offers a more affordable lifestyle at $812/month compared to Fethiye's $1,005/month.
Internet & Remote Work: Durres leads with 80 Mbps average internet speed, ideal for video calls and large file transfers. Fethiye offers 75 Mbps.
Safety: With a safety score of 7.8/10, Fethiye offers better security than Durres (7.1/10).
Overall: Both cities score similarly on our NomadIQ scale at 7.5/10.
Durres is 19% cheaper than Fethiye.
Fethiye has a higher safety score (7.8/10) compared to Durres (7.1/10).
7.1/10
Durres
7.8/10
Fethiye
For remote workers, internet speed is crucial. Durres offers faster internet at 80 Mbps vs 75 Mbps.
80 Mbps
Durres
75 Mbps
Fethiye
Based on our analysis, Durres edges out as the better choice for expats, winning 5 of 8 comparison factors.
Durres: Best for budget-conscious expats
Fethiye: Best for those prioritizing amenities
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