City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Lyon vs Bergen — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Lyon.
Bergen
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Bergen.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Bergen | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $991 | $969 | +$22 |
| Groceries | $377 | $437 | $60 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $239 | $16 |
| Transportation | $78 | $68 | +$10 |
| Utilities | $181 | $141 | +$40 |
| Other / Misc | $150 | $146 | +$4 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$2,000
per month
Bergen equivalent
$2,506
per month
You'd need $2,506/mo in Bergen to match $2,000/mo in Lyon.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $2,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$991 to rent, $377 to groceries, $223 to dining.
Can I live in Bergen on $2,000/month?
In Bergen, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $969 rent, $437 groceries, $239 dining.
Is Lyon or Bergen cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Bergen 50.5 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Lyon worth in Bergen?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$2,506/mo in Bergen using COL adjustment.