Oh, how expensive cars are in the Netherlands! We have to be almost the most expensive country in the world to buy a simple middle class. Mwoah, almost … The Netherlands is in fifth place. Only in Norway, South Africa, Denmark and Singapore is a regular Volkswagen Golf more expensive.
A British comparison site has conducted a study: how much does a Volkswagen Golf cost in different countries in the world? The reason that the site has chosen the Golf as an example is simple: the German middle class is sold in many countries. This is in contrast to, for example, an Opel Astra or Peugeot 308.
Volkswagen Golf in Singapore almost four times more expensive
The most expensive country in the world to buy a Golf is Singapore, where the C-segment hatchback costs the equivalent of no less than 118,795 euros. Singapore is a city-state where the number of cars on the road is strictly regulated. If one comes in, one has to go. In addition, residents must apply for a permit to buy a car.
The Netherlands is expensive, but is ‘only’ in fifth place
At an appropriate distance from Singapore, Denmark (38,448 euros), South Africa (37,818 euros), Norway (36,385 euros) and then the Netherlands (32,490 euros). The contrast with the cheapest countries is great. In the United States, for example, a Volkswagen Golf costs only 20,435 euros. Closer to home, a copy in Poland and Slovakia is not much more expensive (20,510 and 21,290 euros respectively).