Is Kigali more expensive than Dar es Salaam?

Kigali is 0.7% more expensive than Dar es Salaam overall. Rent is 28.9% higher, groceries 5.8% cheaper, and restaurants 15.9% more expensive.

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

Dar es Salaam has a purchasing power index of 26.5 while Kigali has 24.1 (NYC = 100). Dar es Salaam offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam vs 🇷🇼 Kigali

2026

Kigali is 0.7% more expensive

Category	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	🇷🇼 Kigali	Difference
Cost of Living	27.1	27.3	+0.7%
Rent	12.1	15.6	+28.9%
Groceries	27.6	26.0	-5.8%
Restaurants	19.5	22.6	+15.9%
Purchasing Power	26.5	24.1	-9.1%

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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