Yeah, it's a bit hefty to ship it outside US/Canada. Remember the price includes shipping it to you and shipping it back to 23andMe. DHL will also collect the package from your door (at no extra cost) when you're finished.

If you know a friend/relative (or two) who is also interested then you can order more than one kit and save a little on shipping.

I decided to pay the $80 to get it shipped to Ireland. I sent off my saliva sample a couple of weeks and I'm currently awaiting the results.

I feel you. I ordered the kit while I was in the US. I think of getting two kits for my parents in Germany though.