This week we will concentrate on two major costs in the family budget in the US and compare how much Sweden pays for the same thing. Medical Care In the USThe average cost per family for a year of health insurance is $15,400.The average out-of-pocket annual household expense is $5,000.Medicine alone accounts for about $1,400 per person per year.The total US medical costs per person … Continue reading InDepth – Sweden – Post #3: Medical Care, Transportation