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I've lived in Singapore. It's actually a pretty amazing country for such small years into existence. There are some shady stuff being done in the name of profit at the expense of its population, but then again so does any country that has high taxes with mediocre added value.

This person argues about foreigners - in only to become one henself. Ironyyyyy

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I'd say the US has more problems than Singapore... And on the topic of taxes, the tax rate in Singapore is actually much lower than in the US (based on CA; middle class).

why BMWs are on average 4 times more expensive in Singapour than US? Low taxes at work? Need to use public transportation because cars ownership is taxed to hell and back? How came person using bus and not owning a car is considered to have better standard of living?

The few occasions you need a car, you can get a cab. Generally people don't need cars to get around if you think about it.

Because taxis are cheap and taxing private cars so much cuts down the traffic jams immensely.

I'm happier taking the bus in Singapore than I would owning a car in half on the United States.

I'm happier in the US where the dream of owning BMW or Porsche may easily become reality vs. just stay a dream forever.

because the metro is way faster. and Taxis in Singapore are really inexpensive (at least compared to the US or Europe).

I honestly don't know why you'd want to have a car there given the crazy costs.

henself? Nice swinglish.

Wasn't really sure what to write. I think I know you btw.

We both used to frequent #c, but Idon't think we have ever met IRL.

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