City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Bergen vs London — 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.
London
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,454 | $1,812 | $358 |
| Groceries | $656 | $343 | +$313 |
| Dining Out | $359 | $273 | +$86 |
| Transportation | $102 | $92 | +$10 |
| Utilities | $212 | $209 | +$3 |
| Other / Misc | $217 | $271 | $54 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$3,000
per month
London equivalent
$4,331
per month
You'd need $4,331/mo in London to match $3,000/mo in Bergen.
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 London on $3,000/month?
In London, $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,812 rent, $343 groceries, $273 dining.
Is Bergen or London cheaper?
Bergen is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Bergen worth in London?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$4,331/mo in London using COL adjustment.