Is Dar es Salaam more expensive than Kigali?

Dar es Salaam is 0.7% cheaper than Kigali overall. Rent is 22.4% lower, groceries 6.2% more expensive, and restaurants 13.7% cheaper.

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

Kigali has a purchasing power index of 24.1 while Dar es Salaam has 26.5 (NYC = 100). Dar es Salaam offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇼 Kigali vs 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam

2026

Dar es Salaam is 0.7% cheaper

Category	🇷🇼 Kigali	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	Difference
Cost of Living	27.3	27.1	-0.7%
Rent	15.6	12.1	-22.4%
Groceries	26.0	27.6	+6.2%
Restaurants	22.6	19.5	-13.7%
Purchasing Power	24.1	26.5	+10.0%

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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