Cost of Living in Tulsa

Summary of cost of living in Tulsa, OK, United States:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,034.6$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,127.6$, excluding rent.
  • Tulsa is 5.2% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Tulsa is, on average, 43.4% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 16.00 $ 12.00-20.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 60.00 $ 40.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 $ 9.50-10.85
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.00 $ 3.00-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.00 $ 5.00-8.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.00 $ 5.00-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.43 $ 2.00-2.99
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.58 $ 1.39-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.08 $ 0.77-1.32
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.94 $ 1.89-5.00
White Rice (1 lb) 2.58 $ 2.00-3.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.24 $ 2.00-6.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.88 $ 4.29-10.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.50 $ 4.40-15.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.17 $ 5.25-8.99
Apples (1 lb) 1.99 $ 0.91-6.00
Bananas (1 lb) 0.77 $ 0.59-1.00
Oranges (1 lb) 2.30 $ 1.00-4.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.72 $ 1.00-5.00
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.24 $ 0.89-2.27
Onions (1 lb) 1.29 $ 1.00-3.00
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.98 $ 0.50-4.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.24 $ 1.50-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 12.00 $ 10.00-15.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.96 $ 1.73-5.71
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.75 $ 1.25-7.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 9.26 $ 9.26-10.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.75 $ 1.75-2.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 45.00 $ 40.00-45.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 2.00 $ 2.00-2.75
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.00 $ 2.00-6.00
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $ 30.00-56.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.74 $ 0.63-0.82
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,419.00 $ 25,000.00-36,052.50
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,127.17 $ 24,546.00-25,127.17
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 230.87 $ 150.00-377.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 69.29 $ 30.00-100.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 62.86 $ 50.00-80.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 48.75 $ 25.00-80.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 20.00 $ 20.00-20.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $ 12.00-18.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,179.17 $ 1,056.25-1,650.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 25,325.00 $ 25,325.00-25,325.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 73.75 $ 30.00-105.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 61.25 $ 30.00-85.99
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 120.00 $ 50.00-180.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 177.50 $ 75.00-260.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,285.00 $ 1,120.00-1,420.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 911.25 $ 813.00-1,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,010.00 $ 1,800.00-2,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,486.17 $ 1,337.00-1,700.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 169.39 $ 163.97-225.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 157.22 $ 154.22-163.97
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,434.76 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.15 6.00-6.60

Prices in Tulsa, Oklahoma

This city had 183 entries in the past 12 months by 22 different contributors.
Last update: 29 January 2026
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