City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Bergen
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Bergen | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,423 | +$482 |
| Groceries | $761 | $1,093 | $332 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $598 | $140 |
| Transportation | $209 | $170 | +$39 |
| Utilities | $231 | $353 | $122 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $363 | +$73 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Bergen equivalent
$4,951
per month
Only $4,951/mo in Bergen matches $5,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $5,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,905 to rent, $761 to groceries, $458 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 Stockholm or Bergen cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Bergen 50.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Bergen?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$4,951/mo in Bergen using COL adjustment.