Is Kampala more expensive than Dar es Salaam?

Kampala is 0.7% cheaper than Dar es Salaam overall. Rent is 14.6% lower, groceries 5.8% more expensive, and restaurants 6.6% more expensive.

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

Dar es Salaam has a purchasing power index of 26.0 while Kampala has 18.1 (NYC = 100). Dar es Salaam offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam vs 🇺🇬 Kampala

2026

Kampala is 0.7% cheaper

Category	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	🇺🇬 Kampala	Difference
Cost of Living	27.8	27.6	-0.7%
Rent	12.3	10.5	-14.6%
Groceries	27.6	29.2	+5.8%
Restaurants	21.2	22.6	+6.6%
Purchasing Power	26.0	18.1	-30.4%

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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