X-ray
What could this cost?
🇺🇸 United States
Uninsured$200–$1,000
$0$1,000
Insured$50–$150
$0$1,000
🇮🇹 Italy
Indicative cost
€20–50
Public healthcare eligibility, insurance coverage, and local charging rules can affect the amount paid.
Costs are indicative and may vary depending on the procedure, provider, location, insurance coverage, and eligibility for public healthcare. US and European figures may represent different types of charges or out-of-pocket expenses and should not be treated as directly equivalent.
Thinking about healthcare outside the USA?
If you’re researching healthcare costs as part of a potential move to Europe, it’s worth understanding how access, eligibility, and insurance work in practice — not just headline prices.
- Eligibility for public healthcare varies by country
- Private insurance can fill gaps or speed up access
- Residency status often matters more than nationality
Read the system overviews:
Learn more about how healthcare access and insurance work in Europe →