I wouldn't say that. I (and my employer combined) pay less than $1k a year for myself and my wife, full coverage, including dental and prescriptions. Can you say you pay less than 750pounds in taxes (trying to make the numbers balance for your currency) than I do for this benefit?
In some States where insurance is highly regulated by the government, yes it costs a lot more, but in States like mine where there is more market competition allowed, insurance is very affordable.
We pay that much per month, and too often much MORE, once deductibles and co-pays are factored in (you know, when we actually USE it), here in Georgia a very unregulated area compared to others...and I’m a nurse!
Your situation is unbelievably good, and very much NOT the norm!