City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Bergen vs Stockholm — 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.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,454 | $1,743 | $289 |
| Groceries | $656 | $457 | +$199 |
| Dining Out | $359 | $275 | +$84 |
| Transportation | $102 | $125 | $23 |
| Utilities | $212 | $139 | +$73 |
| Other / Misc | $217 | $261 | $44 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$3,030
per month
You'd need $3,030/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $3,000/month?
In Stockholm, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,743 rent, $457 groceries, $275 dining.
Is Bergen or Stockholm cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Bergen worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$3,030/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.