I live in Singapore, one of the most capitalistic countries in the world.
Don't be fooled by appearances, that this place is one of the most “wealthiest” country in the world.
Firstly, what is most of the wealth based on ?
The exploitation of people and Nature.
Secondly, the mindset of most citizens here have been severely conditioned and programmed – that the only way of life is, materialism. The pollution of materialism has gone to the extent, that it has penetrated places of spirituality.
There are spiritual places where I have gone to domestically and regionally, where the priest/monk/Master/teacher are all talking only about money or leading a conversation only to finances. I have never felt so turned off by their approach to sell spirituality as a package deal to alleviate one's ailments.
It seems like they are praying to money instead of The Almighty.
They may live in grandeur, but, in my perspective, they are nothing but beggars.