City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Bergen — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Bergen
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Bergen.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Bergen | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $969 | +$193 |
| Groceries | $304 | $437 | $133 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $239 | $56 |
| Transportation | $84 | $68 | +$16 |
| Utilities | $92 | $141 | $49 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $146 | +$29 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Bergen equivalent
$1,980
per month
Only $1,980/mo in Bergen matches $2,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $2,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,162 to rent, $304 to groceries, $183 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 Stockholm or Bergen cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Bergen 50.5 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Bergen?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,980/mo in Bergen using COL adjustment.