Originally Posted by Unregistered

I know people often complain about the cost of owning cars in SG. But IMHO owning a car is not really a necessity in SG. Rather, it should be regarded as a luxury since it is a depreciating asset and the public transport is so damn cheap and efficient. Relying on MRT/Bus and the occasional Grab taxi is more than enough to get around. No real need for cars.

In Canada (outside of Toronto and Montreal), if you don't have a car, you will literally freeze while waiting for the public transit, so cars are more of a necessity. Also, cars are cheaper and public transport is more expensive compared to SG, so the cost of owning a car vs public transport in CAN is not as significant.