Is Kampala more expensive than Dar es Salaam?

Kampala is 1.1% more expensive than Dar es Salaam overall. Rent is 15.7% lower, groceries 5.8% more expensive, and restaurants 21.5% more expensive.

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

Dar es Salaam has a purchasing power index of 26.5 while Kampala has 19.0 (NYC = 100). Dar es Salaam offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam vs 🇺🇬 Kampala

2026

Kampala is 1.1% more expensive

Category	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	🇺🇬 Kampala	Difference
Cost of Living	27.1	27.4	+1.1%
Rent	12.1	10.2	-15.7%
Groceries	27.6	29.2	+5.8%
Restaurants	19.5	23.7	+21.5%
Purchasing Power	26.5	19.0	-28.3%

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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