City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Lyon vs Bergen — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Bergen
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Bergen | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,479 | $2,423 | +$56 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,093 | $150 |
| Dining Out | $558 | $598 | $40 |
| Transportation | $195 | $170 | +$25 |
| Utilities | $453 | $353 | +$100 |
| Other / Misc | $372 | $363 | +$9 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$5,000
per month
Bergen equivalent
$6,266
per month
You'd need $6,266/mo in Bergen to match $5,000/mo in Lyon.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $5,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,479 to rent, $943 to groceries, $558 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 Lyon or Bergen cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Bergen 50.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lyon worth in Bergen?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$6,266/mo in Bergen using COL adjustment.