City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,423 | $2,545 | $122 |
| Groceries | $1,093 | $943 | +$150 |
| Dining Out | $598 | $584 | +$14 |
| Transportation | $170 | $261 | $91 |
| Utilities | $353 | $285 | +$68 |
| Other / Misc | $363 | $382 | $19 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$3,663
per month
Only $3,663/mo in Gothenburg matches $5,000/mo in Bergen — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bergen on $5,000/month?
Living in Bergen on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,423 to rent, $1,093 to groceries, $598 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,545 rent, $943 groceries, $584 dining.
Is Bergen or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Bergen worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$3,663/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.