| Metric | π¨π Switzerland | πΊπΈ United States |
|---|---|---|
| WHO Ranking | #20 | #37 |
| Life Expectancy | 83.8 years | 77.5 years |
| Health Spending (% GDP) | 12.1% | 17.8% |
| Healthcare System | Primarily Private | Primarily Private |
| Currency | CHF (CHF) | $ (USD) |
| Procedure | Switzerland | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy test | $266 | $314 | -$48 |
| Ambulance | $1,254 | $1,162 | +$92 |
| Annual checkup | $310 | $367 | -$57 |
| Appendectomy | $31,845 | $34,254 | -$2,409 |
| Blood test | $197 | $200 | -$3 |
| Braces | $6,390 | $5,928 | +$462 |
| C-section | $21,010 | $21,956 | -$946 |
| Cataract surgery | $4,140 | $3,832 | +$308 |
| Colonoscopy | $3,285 | $3,054 | +$231 |
| Contacts | $296 | $290 | +$6 |
| Crown | $1,403 | $1,467 | -$64 |
| CT scan | $1,388 | $1,452 | -$64 |
| Dental cleaning | $203 | $188 | +$15 |
| Doctor visit | $256 | $260 | -$4 |
| EKG | $211 | $196 | +$15 |
| ER visit | $2,288 | $2,545 | -$257 |
| Extraction | $277 | $257 | +$20 |
| Eye exam | $179 | $212 | -$33 |
| Filling | $299 | $302 | -$3 |
| Gallbladder removal | $20,300 | $20,560 | -$260 |