Is Dar es Salaam more expensive than Dushanbe?

Dar es Salaam is 0.4% cheaper than Dushanbe overall. Rent is 6.5% higher, groceries 23.7% cheaper, and restaurants 10.2% more expensive.

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

Dushanbe has a purchasing power index of 45.1 while Dar es Salaam has 26.2 (NYC = 100). Dushanbe offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇯 Dushanbe vs 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam

2026

Dar es Salaam is 0.4% cheaper

Category	🇹🇯 Dushanbe	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	Difference
Cost of Living	27.6	27.5	-0.4%
Rent	10.7	11.4	+6.5%
Groceries	35.5	27.1	-23.7%
Restaurants	19.6	21.6	+10.2%
Purchasing Power	45.1	26.2	-41.9%

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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