• ambitious_bones@lemmy.world
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    20 days ago

    […]because owning a car in this city-state isn’t just about buying the vehicle. You also need to purchase a Certificate of Entitlement (COE)—essentially, a government-issued permit that gives you the right to own a car for ten years. And the current cost? Recent COE premiums for cars have exceeded S$120,000 (≈€82,000).¹ Add the car itself, and suddenly a basic sedan can set you back well over €100,000.

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      20 days ago

      Damn, that’s almost € 7 000 per month - I don’t even earn that much before taxes.

      In a city state like Singapore it’s the perfect way to finance public transport.

      edit: oops, 700. Thanks gloog.