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Haarlem vs Oklahoma City

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Haarlem vs Oklahoma City

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Haarlem

Netherlands

#53 of 104 in the dataset

Oklahoma City

United States of America

#57 of 104 in the dataset

Nomad Score78/10078/100
Cost of living7 metrics
Monthly cost$3,204$2,464
Monthly cost (couple)$1,969$1,860
1BR centre$1,959$1,287
1BR outside centre$1,719$1,041
Inexpensive meal$28.44$20.00
Cappuccino$4.32$5.17
Monthly cost (family)$4,547$4,296
Internet2 metrics
Fiber
339 Mbps206 Mbps8 ms
367 Mbps164 Mbps15 ms
Mobile (4G/5G)
241 Mbps35 Mbps21 ms
360 Mbps30 Mbps30 ms
Quality of life7 metrics
Safety7.6/104.9/10
Climate index8878
Healthcare7764
Pollution index2332
Purchasing power130138
Quality of life index205184
Commute time29 min32 min
Visa & entry2 metrics
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Haarlem vs Oklahoma City at a glance

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Nomad Score

Haarlem78/100

Oklahoma City78/100

Monthly cost (solo)

Haarlem$1,246

Oklahoma City$1,177

Cost of living (incl. 1BR)

Haarlem$3,204

Oklahoma City$2,464

Fiber download

Haarlem339 Mbps

Oklahoma City367 Mbps

Haarlem vs Oklahoma City: which is better for digital nomads?

On paper, Haarlem comes out in front with 78/100 versus 78/100 for Oklahoma City — a 0-point edge. Below we unpack the cost, connectivity, climate, safety and visa facts behind that headline.

Living alone in a new city is easier where it feels safe: Haarlem rates 7.6/10 and Oklahoma City 4.9/10 on the safety index — Haarlem top.

Haarlem also leads on climate, index 88 against 78. If calendar weather matters, Haarlem peaks in Jul, Aug and Oklahoma City in Apr, May, Oct.

The price tags tell the story fast: $1,246 per month as a single in Haarlem against $1,177 in Oklahoma City, with 1BR centre rents of $1,959 and $1,287. Including rent, Oklahoma City works out to $2,464 versus $3,204 — a 23% saving.

Connectivity holds up on both sides. Fixed fiber averages 339 Mbps in Haarlem and 367 Mbps in Oklahoma City at 8 ms and 15 ms latency. Oklahoma City wins on raw speed, while mobile downloads run 241 Mbps and 360 Mbps for working away from the flat.

Bottom line. With safety the widest split (7.6/10 vs 4.9/10), Haarlem is the safer landing spot — weigh the rest against that.

Haarlem vs Oklahoma City — FAQ

+Is Haarlem or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?

Haarlem costs about $3,204 a month for a solo digital nomad ($1,246 spending plus $1,959 for a 1BR in the centre). Oklahoma City comes to $2,464 ($1,177 plus $1,287 for rent). Oklahoma City is the cheaper base, about 23% less.

+How much does a couple spend in Haarlem vs Oklahoma City?

For two people sharing, monthly costs run about $1,969 in Haarlem and $1,860 in Oklahoma City.

+Which city has a higher Nomad Score, Haarlem or Oklahoma City?

Haarlem leads with 78/100 versus 78/100 for Oklahoma City — a 0-point gap. The score weighs affordability 35%, internet 25%, climate 15%, safety 15% and visa freedom 10%.

+Which city has faster internet for remote work?

Oklahoma City has the faster fixed connection at 367 Mbps versus 339 Mbps, with 8 ms vs 15 ms latency.

+Is Haarlem or Oklahoma City safer for digital nomads?

Haarlem scores 7.6/10 for safety versus 4.9/10 in Oklahoma City.

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