Im in Europe and in a big city. Renting privately is at least (!!) €1000,- a month. And then the neighborhood [censored]. I dont qualify for social rent as Im not on welfare and have a reasonable/good salary. I could get a mortgage for €900,- a month.
Me: 36 Him: 36 DD: 3y DD2: 1.5mo Together: 5y Married: > 3y D: April 1st '15 after 1y of affairs