City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Bergen vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bergen
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,454 | $1,527 | $73 |
| Groceries | $656 | $566 | +$90 |
| Dining Out | $359 | $351 | +$8 |
| Transportation | $102 | $157 | $55 |
| Utilities | $212 | $171 | +$41 |
| Other / Misc | $217 | $228 | $11 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,198
per month
Only $2,198/mo in Gothenburg matches $3,000/mo in Bergen — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bergen on $3,000/month?
Living in Bergen on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,454 to rent, $656 to groceries, $359 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $3,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,527 rent, $566 groceries, $351 dining.
Is Bergen or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Bergen worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$2,198/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.