Is Dar es Salaam more expensive than Kigali?

Dar es Salaam is 1.8% more expensive than Kigali overall. Rent is 22.2% lower, groceries 4.5% more expensive, and restaurants 4.9% cheaper.

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

Kigali has a purchasing power index of 25.6 while Dar es Salaam has 26.0 (NYC = 100). Dar es Salaam offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇼 Kigali vs 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam

2026

Dar es Salaam is 1.8% more expensive

Category	🇷🇼 Kigali	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	Difference
Cost of Living	27.3	27.8	+1.8%
Rent	15.8	12.3	-22.2%
Groceries	26.4	27.6	+4.5%
Restaurants	22.3	21.2	-4.9%
Purchasing Power	25.6	26.0	+1.6%

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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