City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Bergen vs Stockholm — 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.
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $969 | $1,162 | $193 |
| Groceries | $437 | $304 | +$133 |
| Dining Out | $239 | $183 | +$56 |
| Transportation | $68 | $84 | $16 |
| Utilities | $141 | $92 | +$49 |
| Other / Misc | $146 | $175 | $29 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$2,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$2,020
per month
You'd need $2,020/mo in Stockholm to match $2,000/mo in Bergen.
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 Stockholm on $2,000/month?
In Stockholm, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,162 rent, $304 groceries, $183 dining.
Is Bergen or Stockholm cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Bergen worth in Stockholm?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$2,020/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.