City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Bergen — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Bergen
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Bergen | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,454 | +$289 |
| Groceries | $457 | $656 | $199 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $359 | $84 |
| Transportation | $125 | $102 | +$23 |
| Utilities | $139 | $212 | $73 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $217 | +$44 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Bergen equivalent
$2,971
per month
Only $2,971/mo in Bergen matches $3,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,743 to rent, $457 to groceries, $275 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 Stockholm or Bergen cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Bergen 50.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Bergen?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,971/mo in Bergen using COL adjustment.