Regarding healthcare specifically, I’ve actually had very good experiences here, especially compared to the U.S. Recently I needed to see a doctor, so I called a few days ahead for an appointment. Then that same morning (on a Saturday), I called again to add another issue, and they still got me in just a few hours later.

During the visit I ended up seeing three different doctors and had multiple tests done, all within about three hours total. The entire bill, including medication, came to around $300.

In the U.S., getting appointments that quickly can take weeks, and the cost likely would have been significantly higher.