Cars in Singapore cost on average 5 times more than they do in the US. Here's a breakdown of what 5 popular cars would set you back in each country.

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The average cost of owning a compact sedan in the city-state is around $90,000. The price of a car in Singapore can be five times the price in the US.

In addition to the base cost of a car, there are other fees to consider in Singapore. A person can own and operate a vehicle in Singapore for 10 years with the COE. The Land Transport Authority says the average cost of COE for a basic car is S$74,000.

Cars are also subject to excise duty and goods and services tax.

Five popular car models have been compared by Insider. The manufacturer's official websites in each country are where the car prices are found. The price of a car in Singapore is included in the article, but the price of a car in the US is not.

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There is a cost in the US.

The cost of living in Singapore is $111,455.

COE is not included in the prices of most cars in Singapore. When the vehicle is ready for registration, it doesn't bid for the COE on the buyer's behalf.

According to an index by InsideEVs, Singapore is the most expensive place in the world to buy a car. The US is the cheapest place to buy an electric car.

Cars are made in California and Texas. The cars are shipped from Asia to Singapore.

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