Is Dar es Salaam more expensive than Kampala?

Dar es Salaam is 0.7% more expensive than Kampala overall. Rent is 17.1% higher, groceries 5.5% cheaper, and restaurants 6.2% cheaper.

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

Kampala has a purchasing power index of 18.1 while Dar es Salaam has 26.0 (NYC = 100). Dar es Salaam offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇺🇬 Kampala vs 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam

2026

Dar es Salaam is 0.7% more expensive

Category	🇺🇬 Kampala	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	Difference
Cost of Living	27.6	27.8	+0.7%
Rent	10.5	12.3	+17.1%
Groceries	29.2	27.6	-5.5%
Restaurants	22.6	21.2	-6.2%
Purchasing Power	18.1	26.0	+43.6%

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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