[onlyrealcuzzo]

Great point -- but by taxes, I meant to include all that stuff. I guess that could get really tricky over time, since Switzerland--I'm guessing--introduced these laws within the last 30 years. But given that the economist article only covers like 30 countries, it doesn't seem like it's that much work. Maybe I'll take a stab at it.

Comparing them is a good point as well. The economist article doesn't go far enough in my opinion.

I'm interested mostly in mortgage payment vs rent. And mortgage payment vs income (after taxes).

Even income after taxes is a little tricky. Not sure if they're are any countries with REALLY high sales tax, but things like that could be worth considering.