City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Bergen vs Graz — 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.
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,454 | $1,359 | +$95 |
| Groceries | $656 | $693 | $37 |
| Dining Out | $359 | $337 | +$22 |
| Transportation | $102 | $88 | +$14 |
| Utilities | $212 | $318 | $106 |
| Other / Misc | $217 | $205 | +$12 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$3,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$2,341
per month
Only $2,341/mo in Graz 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 Graz on $3,000/month?
In Graz, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,359 rent, $693 groceries, $337 dining.
Is Bergen or Graz cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Bergen worth in Graz?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$2,341/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.