HEALTHCARE COSTS COMPARE

Healthcare costs, without the guesswork.

Explore healthcare costs in the United States and compare them with Italy, the United Kingdom, France and Spain.

Popular comparisons

Start with some of the most familiar healthcare procedures.

Emergency

• Ambulance ride
• Broken arm (X-ray + cast)
• Emergency room visit
• Stitches (ER visit)

Surgery & Procedures

• Appendectomy
• Cataract surgery (one eye)
• Colonoscopy
• Hip replacement
• Knee arthroscopy

Imaging

• Chest X-ray
• CT scan
• Mammogram
• MRI scan
• Ultrasound scan
• X-ray

Maternity

• Childbirth (no complications)
• Prenatal care (routine pregnancy checkups)

Primary & Specialist Care

• Annual physical exam
• Cardiology consultation
• Dermatology consultation
• Endoscopy
• Eye examination
• Fertility consultation
• General practitioner (GP) visit
• Gynecologist consultation
• Hearing test
• Mental health therapy session
• Physiotherapy session
• Routine childhood vaccination
• Specialist consultation
• Specialist consultation

Tests & Screening

• Allergy testing
• Blood test (basic panel)
• Blood test panel
• Colonoscopy (screening)
• Pap smear (cervical screening)
• Skin biopsy
• Sleep study

Dental

• Dental crown
• Root canal treatment
• Tooth extraction
• Wisdom tooth extraction

Medication & Vaccination

• Asthma inhaler
• Blood pressure medication (monthly)
• Flu vaccination
• Insulin (monthly cost)
• Prescription antibiotics

Figures shown represent typical out-of-pocket ranges for common medical procedures. In the United States, prices vary widely by insurance status, provider, and location. In Europe, costs are often lower due to public healthcare systems, though private care and eligibility rules can significantly affect what individuals pay.

Country overviews

Understand how access, eligibility, and private care work in each system:

• Italy
• UK
• France
• Spain

Guides

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• Private vs public healthcare in Europe
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