Is Lagos more expensive than Dar es Salaam?

Lagos is 0.4% cheaper than Dar es Salaam overall. Rent is 109.9% higher, groceries 5.4% cheaper, and restaurants 58.5% more expensive.

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

Dar es Salaam has a purchasing power index of 26.5 while Lagos has 8.5 (NYC = 100). Dar es Salaam offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam vs 🏳️ Lagos

2026

Lagos is 0.4% cheaper

Category	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	🏳️ Lagos	Difference
Cost of Living	27.1	27.0	-0.4%
Rent	12.1	25.4	+109.9%
Groceries	27.6	26.1	-5.4%
Restaurants	19.5	30.9	+58.5%
Purchasing Power	26.5	8.5	-67.9%

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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