When I lived in Alberta, the tax was just 6%.

I'm not sure what it is in BC, a tad higher I believe, 7 or 8% I think.

Ontario is the most expensive place to live though at 15% total I believe, but their smokes and alcohol are cheaper, but if you think about it, it all levels out.

I hear in Englad, to own an actual home, you spend your lifetime just paying it, and then you die, so when you die, you finally own your own home.