Is Dar es Salaam more expensive than Marrakech?

Dar es Salaam is 1.5% more expensive than Marrakech overall. Rent is 28.9% higher, groceries 17.4% cheaper, and restaurants 34.1% cheaper.

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

Marrakech has a purchasing power index of 45.9 while Dar es Salaam has 27.3 (NYC = 100). Marrakech offers better purchasing power.

Marrakech vs Dar es Salaam: Dar es Salaam is 1.5% more expensive, rent 29% higher (2026)

Category	🇲🇦 Marrakech	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	Difference
Cost of Living	19.7	20.0	+1.5%
Rent	9.0	11.6	+28.9%
Groceries	31.7	26.2	-17.4%
Restaurants	30.2	19.9	-34.1%
Purchasing Power	45.9	27.3	-40.5%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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