Medical Services Cost Savings Among Nations
Satisfied American patients reported gaining savings from 25% to 75% depending on the type of services required and can reach as high as 90%. Savings vary per country and depend on the type of procedure required.
The following are examples of potential savings and services in USD ($) that can be acquired in various medical tourism destinations using the most recent data:
| Procedure | US | UK | India | Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angioplasty | 57000 | 21000-27000 | 11000 | 18500 |
| Angiography | 2500 – 3000 | 3000 | 600 | 1000 |
| Hip replacement | 43000 | 43000-46000 | 9000 | 12000 |
| Knee replacement | 40000 | 36000-38000 | 6000-9000 | 12000 |
| Open Heart(CABG) | 100000 | 43000 | 7500 | 9600 |
| IVF | 10000-15000 | 7000-10000 | 3000-6000 | 7000 |
| Face lift | 20000 | 21000 | 3100 | 6250 |
| Heart valve Replacement | 160000 | 150000 | 9000 | 12500 |
| Breast Reduction | 10000 | 11000 | 2200 | 8000 |
| Bone Marrow Transplant | 250000 | 215000 | 60000 | 80000-100000 |
| Liver Transplant | 250000 | 215000 | 60000 | 80000-100000 |
| Kidney Transplant | 250000 | 215000 | 60000 | 80000-100000 |
| Dental Implants | 250000 | 215000 | 60000 | 80000-100000 |
To give an average overview of the savings made for all procedures we have compiled this list from Patients Beyond Borders in the order of least to highest savings. The percentages are the most recent available and calculated in comparison to the average U.S. cost.
| Country | Cost Savings | Country | Cost Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 20-30% | Costa Rica | 45-65% |
| Singapore | 25-40% | Turkey | 50-65% |
| South Korea | 30-45% | Thailand | 50-75% |
| Spain | 30 – 70% | Malaysia | 65-80% |
| Taiwan | 40-55% | India | 65-90% |
| Mexico | 40-65% |