As an American I’m curious what it’s like if you need to go to the doctor and how much you pay from say a broken arm to general checkup. Also list what country please

  • otp@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    For reference, 300sek is about CA$45

    Edit: (not for your reference, OC, but for others reading)

    • ChunkMcHorkle@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 months ago

      Yeah, I was wondering about that myself, but for USD. Right now (May 2026) the exchange rate is roughly $1.08 USD for every Swedish Krona.

      So 300sek, a doctor’s visit, is roughly $32.50. 1450sek, the line above which everything is paid for by the Swedish government, is about $157.25. The 500sek or so Stoy paid per night, including meals and meds, is $157.25.

      This, as an American, is literally unimaginable to me. It sounds like the numbers from 30, even 40 years ago.