Is Surabaya more expensive than Dar es Salaam?

Surabaya is 2.2% cheaper than Dar es Salaam overall. Rent is 3.5% lower, groceries 28.0% more expensive, and restaurants 36.1% cheaper.

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

Dar es Salaam has a purchasing power index of 26.2 while Surabaya has 30.2 (NYC = 100). Surabaya offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam vs 🇮🇩 Surabaya

2026

Surabaya is 2.2% cheaper

Category	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	🇮🇩 Surabaya	Difference
Cost of Living	27.5	26.9	-2.2%
Rent	11.4	11.0	-3.5%
Groceries	27.1	34.7	+28.0%
Restaurants	21.6	13.8	-36.1%
Purchasing Power	26.2	30.2	+15.3%

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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