Is Kigali more expensive than Dar es Salaam?

Kigali is 1.8% cheaper than Dar es Salaam overall. Rent is 28.5% higher, groceries 4.3% cheaper, and restaurants 5.2% more expensive.

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

Dar es Salaam has a purchasing power index of 26.0 while Kigali has 25.6 (NYC = 100). Dar es Salaam offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam vs 🇷🇼 Kigali

2026

Kigali is 1.8% cheaper

Category	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	🇷🇼 Kigali	Difference
Cost of Living	27.8	27.3	-1.8%
Rent	12.3	15.8	+28.5%
Groceries	27.6	26.4	-4.3%
Restaurants	21.2	22.3	+5.2%
Purchasing Power	26.0	25.6	-1.5%

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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