City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Bergen
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Bergen | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $2,423 | +$122 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,093 | $150 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $598 | $14 |
| Transportation | $261 | $170 | +$91 |
| Utilities | $285 | $353 | $68 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $363 | +$19 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
Bergen equivalent
$6,824
per month
You'd need $6,824/mo in Bergen to match $5,000/mo in Gothenburg.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,545 to rent, $943 to groceries, $584 to dining.
Can I live in Bergen on $5,000/month?
In Bergen, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,423 rent, $1,093 groceries, $598 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Bergen cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Bergen 50.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Bergen?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$6,824/mo in Bergen using COL adjustment.