Is Dar es Salaam more expensive than Lagos?

Dar es Salaam is 3.3% more expensive than Lagos overall. Rent is 51.8% lower, groceries 9.1% more expensive, and restaurants 31.6% cheaper.

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

Lagos has a purchasing power index of 8.1 while Dar es Salaam has 26.0 (NYC = 100). Dar es Salaam offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🏳️ Lagos vs 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam

2026

Dar es Salaam is 3.3% more expensive

Category	🏳️ Lagos	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	Difference
Cost of Living	26.9	27.8	+3.3%
Rent	25.5	12.3	-51.8%
Groceries	25.3	27.6	+9.1%
Restaurants	31.0	21.2	-31.6%
Purchasing Power	8.1	26.0	+221.0%

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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