Moving to Oklahoma from Switzerland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Switzerland to Oklahoma? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Switzerland to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 38.3% cheaper than Switzerland overall. A CHF60,598 salary in Switzerland would need to be roughly $38,190 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oklahoma City averages 71°F vs 55°F in Bern, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Switzerland and Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
CHF60,598 → $38,190
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 53.2% less
Groceries
pay 21.9% less
Transportation
pay 48.1% less
Housing
pay 20.2% less
Childcare
pay 40.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Switzerland to Oklahoma.
people moved from Switzerland to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
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- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oklahoma compared to Switzerland.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Switzerland performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Switzerland performs better than Oklahoma across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Oklahoma generally does better on employment & economy, though Switzerland leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Switzerland performs better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bern | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/36°F (8°/2°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Bern | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Switzerland and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Switzerland passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Switzerland
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Switzerland?
On average Oklahoma is about 49% less expensive than Switzerland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
Budget about $9,548 for 3 months in Oklahoma (based on a CHF60,598 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Oklahoma?
From major Oklahoma cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Switzerland and Oklahoma are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Switzerland?
Switzerland performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Switzerland?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 55°F in Bern. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Bern gets 42.8 in.
What language do they speak in Oklahoma?
The official language in Oklahoma is English. In Switzerland, the official languages are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.
