Canada is #7 in the standings.
The US is #2.
In all, 25 countries were evaluated.
What’s interesting about this study is that the rankings are based on numerous factors. All 25 countries were evaluated based on operating costs vs. disposable income, congestion levels, road quality. and road mortality. Out of the 25, the US is #2, Canada is #3, and Russia is #25.
For the most part, we know we have it good in North America. Although fuel prices are rising, buying and running cars here is still relatively affordable. We also have decent to good infrastructure, although we think the Canadian rating for road quality probably left out Quebec.
Even so, Compare the Market has determined that Denmark, one of the most expensive countries in which to own a vehicle, is the best place to be as a motorist. The US is in second place mostly because of the extremely high mortality rate. Canada is average to better-than-average in every statistic.
Here are the Top 10 best countries in which to be a motorist:
Rank | Country | Expenses to disposable income ratio | Average congestion level | Road quality | Road mortality rate |
1 | Denmark | 30% | 18% | 5.5 | 3.70 |
2 | USA | 13% | 14% | 5.7 | 12.67 |
3 | Netherlands | 20% | 18% | 6.1 | 3.98 |
4 | Portugal | 23% | 17% | 6.0 | 8.20 |
5 | France | 21% | 21% | 6.0 | 5.13 |
6 | Finland | 22% | 15% | 5.4 | 3.89 |
7 | Canada | 20% | 17% | 5.4 | 5.34 |
8 | Sweden | 23% | 18% | 5.5 | 3.14 |
9 | Germany | 20% | 21% | 5.5 | 3.78 |
10 | Australia | 18% | 20% | 4.8 | 4.94 |
And the Top 10 worst countries:
Rank | Country | Expenses to disposable income ratio | Average congestion level | Road quality | Road mortality rate |
1 | Russia | 18% | 37% | 2.9 | 12.00 |
2 | Brazil | 26% | 28% | 3.1 | 16.05 |
3 | Mexico | 35% | 36% | 4.4 | 12.78 |
4 | South Africa | 41% | 19% | 4.4 | 22.22 |
5 | Ireland | 28% | 31% | 4.6 | 3.13 |
6 | Greece | 28% | 28% | 4.5 | 8.31 |
7 | Hungary | 22% | 27% | 4.1 | 7.74 |
8 | Poland | 21% | 28% | 4.1 | 9.38 |
9 | Chile | 30% | 31% | 5.2 | 14.91 |
10 | Czech Republic | 24% | 19% | 4.0 | 5.95 |
