[carlmr]

That's the exception though. I pay almost 700€ a month in Germany and my employer pays a part, too.

It's actually quite expensive, except if you're poor.

EDIT: Not sure why I got downvoted for stating facts. European health care is not free. And the defense budget is separate. They have nothing to do with each other.

[germanier]

Public health insurance premiums in Germany are capped at slightly above 700€, including the part the employer pays (Beitragsbemessungsgrenze is the relevant keyword here).