| Metric | π³πΏ New Zealand | πΊπΈ United States |
|---|---|---|
| WHO Ranking | #41 | #37 |
| Life Expectancy | 82.3 years | 77.5 years |
| Health Spending (% GDP) | 9.7% | 17.8% |
| Healthcare System | Mixed Public/Private | Primarily Private |
| Currency | NZ$ (NZD) | $ (USD) |
| Procedure | New Zealand | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy test | $198 | $314 | -$116 |
| Ambulance | $800 | $1,162 | -$362 |
| Annual checkup | $231 | $367 | -$136 |
| Appendectomy | $20,271 | $34,254 | -$13,983 |
| Blood test | $126 | $200 | -$74 |
| Braces | $3,491 | $5,928 | -$2,437 |
| C-section | $15,516 | $21,956 | -$6,440 |
| Cataract surgery | $2,639 | $3,832 | -$1,193 |
| Colonoscopy | $1,804 | $3,054 | -$1,250 |
| Contacts | $189 | $290 | -$101 |
| Crown | $1,039 | $1,467 | -$428 |
| CT scan | $1,029 | $1,452 | -$423 |
| Dental cleaning | $129 | $188 | -$59 |
| Doctor visit | $164 | $260 | -$96 |
| EKG | $116 | $196 | -$80 |
| ER visit | $1,698 | $2,545 | -$847 |
| Extraction | $152 | $257 | -$105 |
| Eye exam | $134 | $212 | -$78 |
| Filling | $190 | $302 | -$112 |
| Gallbladder removal | $12,935 | $20,560 | -$7,625 |