SINGAPORE – A local man has stunned economists after successfully proving that his $220,000 car is actually cheaper than a plate of cai fan, using what experts are calling "advanced Man Mathematics".

Marketing executive Tan Lee Sing, 28, unveiled his calculations after his wife questioned why he had purchased a luxury SUV despite repeatedly saying money was tight.

"People always ask how much on-the-road," Tan explained. "Like dat is wrong already."

Instead, he demonstrated his proprietary formula.

"$220,000 divided over ten years is only $22,000 a year."

"Divide by twelve months, that's about $1,833."

"Thirty days? Around $61."

"And then, divide by the two hours I'm actually in the car each day."

"That's only $30 an hour!" he said as he pointed an index finger to his head, giving a smug look.

He then pointed to his usual lunchtime meal.

"My cai fan costs $6.50 and I only eat it in fifteen minutes."

"That's $26 an hour."

"So technically..."

"...the car is cheaper than cai fan."

Following the discovery, several luxury retailers have begun advertising products using Man Math pricing.

One sports car showroom now displays a $480,000 coupe with a sign reading:

"Only $54 per hour if enjoyed for ten years."

A luxury watch boutique has replaced all price tags with:

"Just 32 cents per minute of happiness."

Meanwhile, property agents are reportedly exploring whether a $2.3 million condominium can be marketed as "less than the price of two McSpicy Meals per waking hour."

At press time, Tan had been overheard explaining that his next upgrade: a $180,000 sports coupe.

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