From a life in a European city without even owning a car, I can tell you with confidence that I did not starve yet. You just go get groceries a few times a week

From a life in a European city without even owning a car, I can tell you with confidence that I did not starve yet. You just go get groceries a few times a week, in smaller hauls, with the upside that you get fresh vegetables and fruits all the time. For family needs, get an e-cargo bike, and for the fringe cases where you must transport furniture or something, it’s still cheaper to rent a car or hail a cab.