Is Dar es Salaam more expensive than Chongqing?

Dar es Salaam is 0.7% cheaper than Chongqing overall. Rent is 44.3% higher, groceries 21.4% cheaper, and restaurants 8.5% more expensive.

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

Chongqing has a purchasing power index of 111.6 while Dar es Salaam has 26.2 (NYC = 100). Chongqing offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇨🇳 Chongqing vs 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam

2026

Dar es Salaam is 0.7% cheaper

Category	🇨🇳 Chongqing	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	Difference
Cost of Living	27.7	27.5	-0.7%
Rent	7.9	11.4	+44.3%
Groceries	34.5	27.1	-21.4%
Restaurants	19.9	21.6	+8.5%
Purchasing Power	111.6	26.2	-76.5%

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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