Cost of living in Tulsa, Oklahoma (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Tulsa, Oklahoma (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Tulsa, Oklahoma | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.75 (CHF 4.31) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 1.77 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.00 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 8 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.86 (CHF 3.50) | CHF 4.43 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.40 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 10 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 4.28 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.23 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 2.46 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 13 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.41 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.49 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Tulsa, Oklahoma (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Tulsa, Oklahoma | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,611 (CHF 1,461) | CHF 2,771 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $888 (CHF 805) | CHF 2,051 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $246 (CHF 223) | CHF 196 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $953 (CHF 865) | CHF 1,860 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $623 (CHF 565) | CHF 1,364 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $124 (CHF 113) | CHF 90 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (CHF 44) | CHF 45 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | $240 (CHF 218) | CHF 660 | - 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (CHF 143) | CHF 160 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (CHF 20) | CHF 31 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Tulsa, Oklahoma (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $36 (CHF 32) | CHF 123 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (CHF 56) | CHF 67 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (CHF 80) | CHF 152 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (CHF 94) | CHF 207 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Tulsa, Oklahoma (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Tulsa, Oklahoma | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,392 (CHF 22,129) | CHF 28,154 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 1.86 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (CHF 41) | CHF 80 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $28 (CHF 26) | CHF 32 | - 20% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Tulsa, Oklahoma (United States) is 56% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Tulsa, Oklahoma | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.49 (CHF 4.08) | CHF 19 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 38 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (CHF 82) | CHF 102 | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.34 (CHF 4.84) | CHF 8 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.12 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 4.59 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.11 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 5.62 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.92 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.90 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.36 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 3.79 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (CHF 17) | CHF 46 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Tulsa, Oklahoma (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Tulsa, Oklahoma | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (CHF 31) | CHF 74 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (CHF 23) | CHF 39 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $95 (CHF 86) | CHF 147 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (CHF 55) | CHF 112 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 5.04 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (CHF 5.66) | CHF 8 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (CHF 388) | CHF 708 | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (CHF 0.52) | CHF 0.36 | + 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (CHF 34) | CHF 79 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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