City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
London vs Bergen — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
London
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in London.
Bergen
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | London | Bergen | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,812 | $1,454 | +$358 |
| Groceries | $343 | $656 | $313 |
| Dining Out | $273 | $359 | $86 |
| Transportation | $92 | $102 | $10 |
| Utilities | $209 | $212 | $3 |
| Other / Misc | $271 | $217 | +$54 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
London
$3,000
per month
Bergen equivalent
$2,078
per month
Only $2,078/mo in Bergen matches $3,000/mo in London — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in London on $3,000/month?
Living in London on $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,812 to rent, $343 to groceries, $273 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 London or Bergen cheaper?
Bergen is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: London 72.9 vs Bergen 50.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in London worth in Bergen?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in London equals ~$2,078/mo in Bergen using COL adjustment.