Cost of Living in Oklahoma City

Summary of cost of living in Oklahoma City, OK, United States:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,252.2, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,176.4, excluding rent.
  • Oklahoma City is 23.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Oklahoma City is, on average, 51.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $20.00 15.00-45.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $80.00 60.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $15.00 11.00-15.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $6.00 3.50-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $8.50 6.00-10.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $5.37 3.00-8.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.63 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) $2.25 1.50-4.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.08 0.79-1.42
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.18 2.00-4.50
White Rice (1 lb) $1.92 1.00-3.50
Eggs (12, Large Size) $5.47 3.00-8.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) $5.55 2.99-14.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $4.70 4.00-12.50
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $7.31 5.00-10.00
Apples (1 lb) $2.28 2.00-3.50
Bananas (1 lb) $0.75 0.59-1.50
Oranges (1 lb) $2.21 1.25-3.75
Tomatoes (1 lb) $1.89 1.34-4.00
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.74 0.65-3.50
Onions (1 lb) $1.48 0.75-2.70
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.52 1.78-4.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) $2.71 1.25-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $15.00 9.98-22.50
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.94 1.73-2.31
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $2.76 1.50-4.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $11.75 9.26-13.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $3.00 3.00-3.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $50.00 50.00-50.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $2.75 2.75-3.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $2.01 2.01-2.50
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $30.00 30.00-30.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.84 0.63-1.02
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $35,419.00 28,000.00-35,419.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $26,195.17 25,000.00-27,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $191.68 150.00-365.97
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $70.83 35.00-110.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $92.50 60.00-120.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $33.40 15.99-80.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $30.00 30.00-30.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $15.00 12.00-20.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $1,587.50 1,587.50-1,587.50
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $23,460.00 17,000.00-25,075.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $52.25 30.00-70.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $39.00 20.00-60.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $106.00 65.00-150.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes $150.00 98.00-200.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,286.50 1,039.00-1,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,041.14 800.00-1,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,280.00 1,600.00-2,540.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,578.57 1,240.00-2,200.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $228.60 185.00-260.13
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $159.42 152.36-170.01
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $3,730.56
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.04 5.55-6.20

Prices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

This city had 250 entries in the past 12 months by 25 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
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