Is Dar es Salaam more expensive than Nairobi?

Dar es Salaam is 2.6% more expensive than Nairobi overall. Rent is 10.5% higher, groceries 25.1% cheaper, and restaurants 36.4% cheaper.

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

Nairobi has a purchasing power index of 40.6 while Dar es Salaam has 27.3 (NYC = 100). Nairobi offers better purchasing power.

Nairobi vs Dar es Salaam: Dar es Salaam is 2.6% more expensive, rent 11% higher (2026)

Category	🇰🇪 Nairobi	🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam	Difference
Cost of Living	19.5	20.0	+2.6%
Rent	10.5	11.6	+10.5%
Groceries	35.0	26.2	-25.1%
Restaurants	31.3	19.9	-36.4%
Purchasing Power	40.6	27.3	-32.8%

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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