Is Dar es Salaam more expensive than Dhaka?

Dar es Salaam is 4.6% more expensive than Dhaka overall. Rent is 202.5% higher, groceries 14.0% cheaper, and restaurants 3.7% more expensive.

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

Dhaka has a purchasing power index of 31.6 while Dar es Salaam has 26.5 (NYC = 100). Dhaka offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇧🇩 Dhaka vs 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam

2026

Dar es Salaam is 4.6% more expensive

Category	🇧🇩 Dhaka	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	Difference
Cost of Living	25.9	27.1	+4.6%
Rent	4.0	12.1	+202.5%
Groceries	32.1	27.6	-14.0%
Restaurants	18.8	19.5	+3.7%
Purchasing Power	31.6	26.5	-16.1%

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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