Why is the US so expensive? Everything comes in a ‘premium’ version, from doctors’ appointments to movies
- Posted on March 24, 2026
- By The Guardian
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Why is the US so expensive? Everything comes in a ‘premium’ version, from doctors’ appointments to movies
Want a good view of the cinema screen? You’ll need to sign up to the VIP scheme. A quick chat with your doctor? An extra $50,000 will let you jump the queue, writes Arwa Mahdawi
