Cost of Living in Tulsa, OK, United States

RESTAURANTS

There are only sever good restaurants.

The vast majority of eating establishments are “chain” restaurants or fast-food restaurants and this is why there’s a lot of obesity.

Fast food and standard dining options are always packed.

However, trendy healthy dining options are becoming more popular although more expensive, too.

A meal in an inexpensive restaurant costs around 17.5$.

MARKETS

The major supermarket chains in Tulsa are all the regular ones you’d expect anywhere in the US.

As per usual, the nation’s largest discount store chain, Walmart, has several stores in Tulsa.

There are also many specialty and organic supermarkets such as Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Trader Joe’s scattered throughout the area but they do offer higher prices.

TRANSPORTATION

Tulsa has an extensive interconnected paved bike trail system and it’s the easiest and cheapest way to get around Tulsa.

Public transportation is somewhat of a head-scratcher: namely, the bus routes will make you dizzy if you look at them on a map – it’s complicated and doesn’t cover the entire area of the city, and it’s not even that cheap!

UTILITIES (MONTHLY)

Utilities are rather cheap in Tulsa.

The cost of utilities there amounts to only around 28.$ for a month for basic ones like electricity, water, cooling, heating, and garbage services in an apartment of 85m2.

Internet, however, is pretty expensive compared to this and especially compared to many other countries.

SPORTS & LEISURE

There are for true seasons and if you enjoy biking or running, there are miles and miles of great trails – so for those who are into outdoor activities – here’s a way to save some money.

However, if you prefer indoor spaces, a gym membership will probably cost you around 30$ a month.

CLOTHING & SHOES

The very upscale Utica Square has some of the best shopping in Tulsa.

Then there’s Woodland Hills Mall which is a super-regional shopping center.

The center features more than 165 stores, including over 80 stores you won’t find anywhere else in Tulsa and here you can buy quality jeans for around 42$, while running sneakers are more expensive, standing at around 76$.

RENT PER MONTH

Tulsa also boasts super affordable rent and housing prices.

You can expect to find a cute apartment near the city center for less than 1043$ – that goes for one-bedroom apartments, though.

If you want to move in with your family in a larger apartment, then prepare to cash out at least 2700$.