City Budget Comparison

Can You Live on $1,500/month?

Bergen vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown

Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026

Feasibility

Bergen

Likely Insufficient

COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)

$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Bergen.

Lisbon

Tight Budget

COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)

$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.

Budget Breakdown

CategoryBergenLisbonDiff
Rent (avg 1BR)$727$892$165
Groceries$328$208+$120
Dining Out$179$135+$44
Transportation$51$34+$17
Utilities$106$98+$8
Other / Misc$109$133$24
Total$1,500$1,500

Purchasing Power

Bergen

$1,500

per month

Lisbon equivalent

$1,301

per month

Only $1,301/mo in Lisbon matches $1,500/mo in Bergen — better value.

Other Budget Levels

FAQ

Can I live in Bergen on $1,500/month?
Living in Bergen on $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$727 to rent, $328 to groceries, $179 to dining.
Can I live in Lisbon on $1,500/month?
In Lisbon, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $892 rent, $208 groceries, $135 dining.
Is Bergen or Lisbon cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Bergen worth in Lisbon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$1,301/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.

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