In Canada, I do not know how many of percent of after-tax-income to pay the rent, but I am sure, less than 50% in my City. I do not know in the big city, like in Toronto, I guess less than 50%.
It is OK, not expensive, compared to that in Canada. Meat is expensive and others are cheaper than in Canada. I prefer to buy everything, made in USA or Canada. In Canada, we do not see many things made in Germany or Switzerland, I like things made in these 2 countries.