City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Bergen vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bergen
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,423 | $2,479 | $56 |
| Groceries | $1,093 | $943 | +$150 |
| Dining Out | $598 | $558 | +$40 |
| Transportation | $170 | $195 | $25 |
| Utilities | $353 | $453 | $100 |
| Other / Misc | $363 | $372 | $9 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$5,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$3,990
per month
Only $3,990/mo in Lyon matches $5,000/mo in Bergen — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bergen on $5,000/month?
Living in Bergen on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,423 to rent, $1,093 to groceries, $598 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $5,000/month?
In Lyon, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,479 rent, $943 groceries, $558 dining.
Is Bergen or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Bergen worth in Lyon?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$3,990/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.