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
| Category | Bergen | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.