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Housing costs

Rent, mortgages, housing pressure, and what shelter really takes from the budget.

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Calgary families cut back on groceries as rent soars

Rent now consumes over 30-40% of Calgary families' incomes during lease renewal months

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Tokyo housing costs push singles to share apartments for affordability

Upfront move-in costs often reach three to six months' rent, blocking many singles from private apartments

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Rio de Janeiro renters delay moving as soaring rent crowds out other expenses

Rent consumes up to half of Rio households' income, forcing cuts in food and transport budgets

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San Francisco renters cut grocery spending as rising bills squeeze budgets

San Francisco renters cut grocery trips and switch to cheaper staples after winter rent increases

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London rent prices push residents to outer boroughs

Rent hikes of 10–20% during lease renewals force many Londoners to seek cheaper outer borough housing

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Toronto rent prices outpace wage growth, pushing residents to suburbs

Lower-income renters face rent eating over 30% income, pushing many to multi-home sharing or outward moves

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