Switzerland is the country with the second-highest medical expenses. Although the quality of care is excellent in both the public and private sectors, it comes at a very high cost. According to the
OECD, in 2019 average medical expenditure per inhabitant was €6,455. As a non-resident, a 20-minute consultation with a general practitioner will cost between CHF 100 and CHF 200 (€90 to €185). This is a standard basic charge and the consultation is then billed for each additional 5-minute period. The costs are so high that some residents even choose to cross the border to seek treatment in France.