Is Dar es Salaam more expensive than Algiers?

Dar es Salaam is 2.1% cheaper than Algiers overall. Rent is 137.5% higher, groceries 20.5% cheaper, and restaurants 22.7% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Algiers or Dar es Salaam?

Algiers has a purchasing power index of 38.1 while Dar es Salaam has 26.2 (NYC = 100). Algiers offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇩🇿 Algiers vs 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam

2026

Dar es Salaam is 2.1% cheaper

Category	🇩🇿 Algiers	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	Difference
Cost of Living	28.1	27.5	-2.1%
Rent	4.8	11.4	+137.5%
Groceries	34.1	27.1	-20.5%
Restaurants	17.6	21.6	+22.7%
Purchasing Power	38.1	26.2	-31.2%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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