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[aninhumer]

> but the latter would have to spend $100k to enjoy the same transportation lifestyle as the former.

What exactly does it mean to "enjoy the same transportation lifestyle" and why would it cost them $100k? Singapore is a tiny island with fairly comprehensive public transport, and relatively inexpensive taxis. What exactly is this middle class person missing out on?

> takeout food ... luxury items in most of the rest of the world.

What makes you think that? Takeaway food is readily available in every developed country I've been in, and usually even cheaper in developing ones.

[aianus → aninhumer]

I have family in Europe and driving 25,000 km a year and eating takeout 2x a day alone would probably bankrupt them.

[aninhumer → aianus]

>driving 25,000 km a year

What matters is someone's ability to reach places they want to go, not how far they are able to drive.

> eating takeout 2x a day

This is easily possible for a middle class person in Europe (although I think most would consider it inadvisable).