On my way home I stopped at a little fruit and veggie market by the bus stop. I knew I had steak at home and really wanted to add mashed potatoes and a salad for a complete dinner....
I picked up - 10 white potatoes, an onion, and two cucumbers - the total cost: 45 crowns... translated in to USD... $2.20.
Earlier today I had to go buy health insurance for my visa renewal. I have something very similar to the coverage you get through the governmental system... basic health insurance (pregnancy and dental is not included but doctors and medications are). I needed to buy a full year policy - total cost (including the 30 crown fee for the postal transfer): 5,000 crowns.
Let me make this clear for you - I paid $250 USD for a full year of no cost medical care and medication.... the costs for hospitalization.... which I'm not planning on using.... 50 crowns per night. That includes everything... converted amount, USD - $2.50.
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Would be nice if we could convince the US to do the same!
In the end I don't get if you are happy or unhappy... perhaps some terms of comparison would be nice :-)
ah yes- as most readers are in the US i tend to forget that not everyone has the same reference points... you can pay $1 USD per cucumber, whereas I spent $2.40 for 2, plus 10 potatoes and an onion.... very happy!
and my insurance - for somewhat similar coverage in the US i've been quoted between $300 and 700 USD per month. here, $250 for the year.
that is crazy!
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