City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Bergen — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Bergen
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Bergen | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,527 | $1,454 | +$73 |
| Groceries | $566 | $656 | $90 |
| Dining Out | $351 | $359 | $8 |
| Transportation | $157 | $102 | +$55 |
| Utilities | $171 | $212 | $41 |
| Other / Misc | $228 | $217 | +$11 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$3,000
per month
Bergen equivalent
$4,095
per month
You'd need $4,095/mo in Bergen to match $3,000/mo in Gothenburg.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $3,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,527 to rent, $566 to groceries, $351 to dining.
Can I live in Bergen on $3,000/month?
In Bergen, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,454 rent, $656 groceries, $359 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Bergen cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Bergen 50.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Bergen?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$4,095/mo in Bergen using COL adjustment.