Treatment Cost Comparisons: India vs UK, US and UAE
Estimated package ranges for 18 procedures in India compared with the UK, US and UAE, including waiting times and total trip savings.
| Procedure | India | United States | United Kingdom | Saving in India | In hospital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) | $5,300 – $8,700 | $70,000 – $200,000 | $25,000 – $45,000 | 65–97% | 8 days |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $6,800 – $11,250 | $80,000 – $200,000 | $30,000 – $50,000 | 63–97% | 9 days |
| Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting (PTCA) | $2,750 – $4,400 | $25,000 – $50,000 | $9,000 – $15,000 | 51–95% | 3 days |
| Robotic Total Knee Replacement (TKR) | $4,300 – $7,300 | $35,000 – $60,000 | $15,000 – $22,000 | 51–93% | 4 days |
| Total Hip Replacement (THR) | $4,450 – $7,650 | $35,000 – $60,000 | $14,000 – $20,000 | 45–93% | 5 days |
| Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy | $2,550 – $4,200 | $20,000 – $45,000 | $9,000 – $14,000 | 53–94% | 2 days |
| Multi-Level Spinal Fusion | $7,450 – $12,400 | $80,000 – $200,000 | $30,000 – $50,000 | 59–96% | 8 days |
| Robotic Cancer Surgery | $6,700 – $11,000 | $40,000 – $90,000 | $20,000 – $35,000 | 45–93% | 5 days |
| Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) | $8,000 – $13,250 | $80,000 – $150,000 | $35,000 – $55,000 | 62–95% | 12 days |
| Breast Cancer Resection & Oncoplasty | $3,000 – $5,000 | $20,000 – $50,000 | $12,000 – $20,000 | 58–94% | 3 days |
| Chemotherapy & Radiation Therapy Protocols | $6,250 – $10,000 | $40,000 – $100,000 | $25,000 – $45,000 | 60–94% | 2 days |
| Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) | $19,700 – $35,000 | $300,000 – $800,000 | $120,000 – $220,000 | 71–98% | 30 days |
| PCNL & Laser Kidney Stone Surgery (RIRS) | $2,000 – $3,300 | $15,000 – $30,000 | $6,000 – $10,000 | 45–93% | 2 days |
| TURP (Prostate Surgery) | $1,750 – $3,000 | $12,000 – $25,000 | $7,000 – $11,000 | 57–93% | 3 days |
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) | $1,400 – $2,150 | $12,000 – $25,000 | $6,000 – $10,000 | 64–94% | 1 days |
| Bariatric Surgery (Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve) | $3,900 – $6,450 | $15,000 – $30,000 | $9,000 – $15,000 | 28–87% | 3 days |
| Laparoscopic Hysterectomy | $2,050 – $3,350 | $15,000 – $35,000 | $9,000 – $14,000 | 63–94% | 2 days |
| IVF Cycle with ICSI | $3,050 – $4,700 | $15,000 – $30,000 | $7,000 – $12,000 | 33–90% | 0 days |
Estimated package ranges in USD. Typically excluded: implant upgrades, specialised drugs and extended ICU days.