I live in Dubai. I used to get glasses made for AED 100 - AED 200 (USD 27 to USD 54) when I was young, based on what I remember from visits to the opticians with my dad. No insurance.
Sometime after that insurance was introduced. Now, as an adult I pay AED 100 - AED 200 (USD 27 - USD 54) [basically the same amount] as 20% co-insurance when getting glasses.
Note 1: USD and AED are pegged.
Note 2: There has been inflation, but not that much. Tea increased from AED 1 to AED 1.5. Taxi increased from AED 10 to AED 20. Clothes increased 50% perhaps.
Sometime after that insurance was introduced. Now, as an adult I pay AED 100 - AED 200 (USD 27 - USD 54) [basically the same amount] as 20% co-insurance when getting glasses.
Note 1: USD and AED are pegged.
Note 2: There has been inflation, but not that much. Tea increased from AED 1 to AED 1.5. Taxi increased from AED 10 to AED 20. Clothes increased 50% perhaps.