Is Dar es Salaam more expensive than Lagos?

Dar es Salaam is 0.4% more expensive than Lagos overall. Rent is 52.4% lower, groceries 5.7% more expensive, and restaurants 36.9% cheaper.

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

Lagos has a purchasing power index of 8.5 while Dar es Salaam has 26.5 (NYC = 100). Dar es Salaam offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🏳️ Lagos vs 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam

2026

Dar es Salaam is 0.4% more expensive

Category	🏳️ Lagos	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	Difference
Cost of Living	27.0	27.1	+0.4%
Rent	25.4	12.1	-52.4%
Groceries	26.1	27.6	+5.7%
Restaurants	30.9	19.5	-36.9%
Purchasing Power	8.5	26.5	+211.8%

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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