City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,423 | $2,905 | $482 |
| Groceries | $1,093 | $761 | +$332 |
| Dining Out | $598 | $458 | +$140 |
| Transportation | $170 | $209 | $39 |
| Utilities | $353 | $231 | +$122 |
| Other / Misc | $363 | $436 | $73 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$5,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$5,050
per month
You'd need $5,050/mo in Stockholm to match $5,000/mo in Bergen.
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 Stockholm on $5,000/month?
In Stockholm, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,905 rent, $761 groceries, $458 dining.
Is Bergen or Stockholm cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Bergen worth in Stockholm?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$5,050/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.