35 photos of tiny living spaces that highlight the global affordability crisis

In 2026, the affordability crisis is touching every aspect of daily life.

At the grocery store, inflation has driven up the costs of household products and food, while people globally have been feeling the strain of the war in Iran at the gas pump.

Others are struggling with the cost of living when it comes to housing, too, as cities face housing shortages and rising rents.

Economic hardships like these are being felt around the world, leaving many people with no choice but to rent uncomfortably small living arrangements.

From Los Angeles to Seoul, see people’s tiny living spaces in photos.