Medical Cost Variance:
USA & India
The cost of medical services in India is significantly lower than in the US, making it an attractive destination for those seeking affordable healthcare. Patients often travel to India to access high-quality care at a fraction of the expenses typically encountered in the US.
Heart Surgery
USA Expense : $70,000- $150,000
India Expense : $8,000- $12,000
Hip Replacement Surgery
USA Expense : Over $150,000
India Expense : $7,000- $10,000
Knee Replacement Surgery
USA Expense : $35,000- $60,000
India Expense : $6,000- $10,000
Angioplasty
USA Expense : $30,000- $40,000
India Expense : $3,000- $5,000
Dental Implant
USA Expense : Around $2,800
India Expense : Around $1,500
Bone Marrow Transplant
USA Expense : Around $400,000
India Expense : Around $45,000
Lasik Treatment (Both Eyes)
USA Expense : Around $4,400
India Expense : Around $1,000
IVF Treatment
USA Expense : Over $15,000
India Expense : Around $5,000
Per Capita Healthcare Spending Difference
The per capita healthcare spending difference between the USA and India is stark. The vast disparity reflects significant differences in healthcare systems, economic development, and overall GDP between the two nations, highlighting the complex challenges in global healthcare provision and financing. As of 2022, the United States spent approximately $13,432 per person on healthcare, while India's spending was estimated at around $795 per capita. The United States spends an excess $1.5 trillion annually on health care compared to other wealthy countries—yet the amount of time that Americans live in good health ranks a lowly 68th in the world.
This means the USA spends about 17 times more per person on healthcare than India with ever rising costs, long wait times and transactional “care" at best!
The prices quoted above refer exclusively to treatment costs.