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I don't have driving license but I did the calculation.
Tldr: repair + depreciation cost per year are equal to cheapest car leasing per month.
So I have more expensive bike in the range of 2000€ (including rack, panniers and some other stuff). On the second hand market similar bikes go for 1400€ (even older ones in this category), I count depreciation for 10 years so 60€/year (beat this with car).
Repairs/maintenance is around 100-200€ for me but I easily ride 10 000 km/year on it in every condition and surface.
I basically save for new bike per year even with public transport tickets counted in.