Here is a cost comparison of popular medical treatments between India and native countries of most medical tourists. These are average prices and can vary by hospital, city, and complexity of the procedure.
💰 Cost Comparison: India vs. Other Countries (in USD)
Treatment
India
USA
UK
Bangladesh
Nigeria
Middle East (avg)
Russia
Heart Bypass (CABG)
$4,000
$100,000
$40,000
$8,000
$10,000
$30,000–50,000
$20,000
Valve Replacement
$5,000
$80,000
$35,000
$10,000
$9,000
$25,000–45,000
$18,000
Kidney Transplant
$6,500
$300,000
$120,000
$15,000
$20,000
$50,000–80,000
$35,000
Liver Transplant
$28,000
$600,000
$312,000
Not available
$50,000
$80,000–120,000
$70,000
Knee Replacement
$4,200
$50,000
$20,000
$7,000
$10,000
$18,000–25,000
$15,000
Hip Replacement
$4,000
$45,000
$18,000
$6,000
$9,000
$20,000
$12,000
Angioplasty (1 stent)
$3,000
$48,000
$20,000
$5,000
$6,000
$18,000
$10,000
Cancer Treatment
$6,000–$10,000
$150,000
$100,000
$15,000
$20,000
$50,000–100,000
$30,000
IVF (per cycle)
$2,500
$12,000
$8,000
$3,500
$5,000
$6,000–10,000
$6,000
Dental Implants
$400/tooth
$3,000/tooth
$2,500/tooth
$1,200/tooth
$1,500/tooth
$2,000/tooth
$1,800/tooth
🌟 Why India is Cheaper
Lower labor and hospital operational costs
No waiting period for surgeries
Government-regulated pricing for many procedures
High-quality facilities at 1/5th to 1/10th of Western costs
✈️ Even After Travel + Stay, India Is Still Cheaper
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