Should I move to Dar es Salaam?

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a cost of living 72.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 27.8). It is ranked #499 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 26.0 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Dar es Salaam?

The cost of living in Dar es Salaam is 72.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 27.8). Groceries are 72.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 78.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately TZS 966,231 per month. Local purchasing power index is 26.0 (NYC = 100).

🇹🇿 Tanzania · #499 of 546 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Dar es Salaam?

72.2% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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-72.2%

vs NYC

TZS 966,231

Affitto stimato a

26.0

Potere d'Acquisto

Very weak

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Dar es Salaam

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

27.8 Very affordable

Affitto

12.3 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

27.6 Very affordable

Ristoranti

21.2 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

26.0 Very weak

Affitto stimato a Dar es Salaam

1 camera — Centro città TZS 966,231/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro TZS 724,673/mo

3 camere — Centro città TZS 1,684,981/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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