Cost of living in Norman

In Norman, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4437 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2179 monthly.

How expensive is Norman compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Norman are 53% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Norman compare to your city?

Norman is 47% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Norman is, on average, 46% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Norman?

Who is Norman a good fit for?

Norman is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Norman so expensive?

The high cost of living in Norman is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Norman?

Food costs in Norman are 19% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Norman?

Public transport in Norman is 39% lower than the European benchmark, making it more accessible.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2179 $
Without Rent
760 $
Rent & Utilities
1420 $
Food
566 $
Transport
46 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3922 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
128.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 15.1 $
Dinner 59.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.95 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.97 $
Capuccino 5.82 $
Coke, 330ml 2.56 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.14 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.96 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.36 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.65 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.6 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.93 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.56 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.68 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.68 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.29 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.09 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.32 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.3 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.86 $
Cigarette pack 8.95 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.5 $
Monthly Pass 49.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.8 $
Taxi, 8 km 12.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 98.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.03 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.31 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.69 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.56 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 141 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 218 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 66.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,211 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,424 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,218 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,652 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,616 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,859 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,922 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.60%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 36.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14 $
Haircut 17.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 91.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 59.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,581 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,849 $

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Norman vs George Town (George Town is 67% more expensive)
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Norman vs Nassau (Nassau is 26% more expensive) Norman vs Freeport (Freeport is 1% more expensive)
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Norman vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 8% more expensive) Norman vs Luganville (Luganville is 40% more expensive)
United States
Norman vs New York City (New York City is 86% more expensive) Norman vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 46% more expensive) Norman vs Chicago (Chicago is 22% more expensive) Norman vs Houston (Houston is 3% more expensive) Norman vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 9% more expensive) Norman vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 17% more expensive) Norman vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 1% more expensive) Norman vs San Diego (San Diego is 54% more expensive) Norman vs Dallas (Dallas is 17% more expensive) Norman vs San Jose (San Jose is 69% more expensive)
Canada
Norman vs Toronto (Toronto is 18% more expensive) Norman vs Montreal (Montreal is 10% less expensive) Norman vs Calgary (Calgary is 1% less expensive) Norman vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 3% more expensive) Norman vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 18% less expensive) Norman vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 20% less expensive) Norman vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 13% more expensive) Norman vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 22% more expensive) Norman vs Brampton (Brampton is 2% less expensive) Norman vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 1% less expensive)
Barbados
Norman vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 38% less expensive) Norman vs Holetown (Holetown is 36% less expensive)
Panama
Norman vs Panama City (Panama City is 36% less expensive) Norman vs Colon (Colon is 46% less expensive) Norman vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 44% less expensive) Norman vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 52% less expensive) Norman vs David (David is 62% less expensive) Norman vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 56% less expensive) Norman vs Balboa (Balboa is 43% less expensive) Norman vs Pacora (Pacora is 43% less expensive) Norman vs Chitre (Chitre is 50% less expensive) Norman vs Penonome (Penonome is 50% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Norman vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 43% less expensive) Norman vs Cayon (Cayon is 43% less expensive)
Cuba
Norman vs Havana (Havana is 53% less expensive) Norman vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 35% less expensive) Norman vs Holguin (Holguin is 41% less expensive) Norman vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 30% less expensive) Norman vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 52% less expensive) Norman vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 46% less expensive) Norman vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 28% less expensive) Norman vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 29% less expensive) Norman vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 50% less expensive) Norman vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 60% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Norman vs San Jose (San Jose is 43% less expensive) Norman vs Limon (Limon is 45% less expensive) Norman vs Liberia (Liberia is 59% less expensive) Norman vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 43% less expensive) Norman vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 41% less expensive) Norman vs Cartago (Cartago is 56% less expensive) Norman vs Heredia (Heredia is 43% less expensive) Norman vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 23% less expensive) Norman vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 40% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Norman vs Castries (Castries is 47% less expensive) Norman vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 45% less expensive)
Jamaica
Norman vs Kingston (Kingston is 39% less expensive) Norman vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 64% less expensive) Norman vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 53% less expensive) Norman vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 47% less expensive) Norman vs May Pen (May Pen is 62% less expensive) Norman vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 55% less expensive) Norman vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 61% less expensive) Norman vs Linstead (Linstead is 52% less expensive) Norman vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 48% less expensive) Norman vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 48% less expensive)
El Salvador
Norman vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 45% less expensive) Norman vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 67% less expensive) Norman vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 46% less expensive) Norman vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 50% less expensive) Norman vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 47% less expensive) Norman vs Apopa (Apopa is 47% less expensive) Norman vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 45% less expensive) Norman vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 33% less expensive) Norman vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 50% less expensive) Norman vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 60% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Norman vs St. John's (St. John's is 50% less expensive) Norman vs All Saints (All Saints is 50% less expensive)
Grenada
Norman vs St. George's (St. George's is 51% less expensive) Norman vs Grenville (Grenville is 51% less expensive)
Dominica
Norman vs Roseau (Roseau is 54% less expensive) Norman vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 48% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Norman vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 55% less expensive) Norman vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 54% less expensive)
Belize
Norman vs Belize City (Belize City is 60% less expensive) Norman vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 50% less expensive) Norman vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 67% less expensive) Norman vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 39% less expensive) Norman vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 28% less expensive)
Guatemala
Norman vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 54% less expensive) Norman vs Mixco (Mixco is 71% less expensive) Norman vs Coban (Coban is 58% less expensive) Norman vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 64% less expensive) Norman vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 59% less expensive) Norman vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 59% less expensive) Norman vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 60% less expensive) Norman vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 60% less expensive) Norman vs Flores (Flores is 61% less expensive) Norman vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 64% less expensive)
Honduras
Norman vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 62% less expensive) Norman vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 52% less expensive) Norman vs Choloma (Choloma is 73% less expensive) Norman vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 70% less expensive) Norman vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 59% less expensive) Norman vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 60% less expensive) Norman vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 67% less expensive) Norman vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 67% less expensive) Norman vs Yoro (Yoro is 66% less expensive) Norman vs La Lima (La Lima is 60% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Norman vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 64% less expensive) Norman vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 52% less expensive) Norman vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 65% less expensive) Norman vs Higuey (Higuey is 65% less expensive) Norman vs La Vega (La Vega is 74% less expensive) Norman vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 62% less expensive) Norman vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 66% less expensive) Norman vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 76% less expensive) Norman vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 71% less expensive) Norman vs Bonao (Bonao is 75% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Norman vs Managua (Managua is 64% less expensive) Norman vs Leon (Leon is 71% less expensive) Norman vs Masaya (Masaya is 67% less expensive) Norman vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 75% less expensive) Norman vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 71% less expensive) Norman vs Esteli (Esteli is 73% less expensive) Norman vs Granada (Granada is 68% less expensive) Norman vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 79% less expensive) Norman vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 70% less expensive) Norman vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 59% less expensive)