City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Bergen vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bergen
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Bergen.
Lyon
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $969 | $991 | $22 |
| Groceries | $437 | $377 | +$60 |
| Dining Out | $239 | $223 | +$16 |
| Transportation | $68 | $78 | $10 |
| Utilities | $141 | $181 | $40 |
| Other / Misc | $146 | $150 | $4 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$2,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$1,596
per month
Only $1,596/mo in Lyon matches $2,000/mo in Bergen — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bergen on $2,000/month?
Living in Bergen on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$969 to rent, $437 to groceries, $239 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $2,000/month?
In Lyon, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $991 rent, $377 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Bergen or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Bergen worth in Lyon?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$1,596/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.