Is Dushanbe more expensive than Dar es Salaam?

Dushanbe is 0.4% more expensive than Dar es Salaam overall. Rent is 6.1% lower, groceries 31.0% more expensive, and restaurants 9.3% cheaper.

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

Dar es Salaam has a purchasing power index of 26.2 while Dushanbe has 45.1 (NYC = 100). Dushanbe offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam vs 🇹🇯 Dushanbe

2026

Dushanbe is 0.4% more expensive

Category	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	🇹🇯 Dushanbe	Difference
Cost of Living	27.5	27.6	+0.4%
Rent	11.4	10.7	-6.1%
Groceries	27.1	35.5	+31.0%
Restaurants	21.6	19.6	-9.3%
Purchasing Power	26.2	45.1	+72.1%

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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