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China Hospitals Guide Team
Medical tourism experts. Data compiled from 500+ patient cases and hospital pricing. Last updated: March 2026
💰 Average Savings: 50-80%
International patients typically save $20,000-$80,000 on major procedures compared to US prices. Even after accounting for travel and accommodation costs, the savings are substantial.
One of the biggest questions for medical tourists is: "How much will I actually save?" In this comprehensive guide, we break down real costs for common procedures across different countries, with all-inclusive pricing that includes travel and accommodation.
🦴 Orthopedic Surgery Costs
Knee Replacement Surgery
| Country | Hospital Cost | Total with Travel | Savings vs US |
|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $35,000-50,000 | $35,000-50,000 | - |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8,000-12,000 | $10,000-15,000 | 70-78% |
Hip Replacement Surgery
| Country | Hospital Cost | Total with Travel | Savings vs US |
|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $40,000-60,000 | $40,000-60,000 | - |
| 🇨🇳 China | $9,000-14,000 | $11,000-17,000 | 72-78% |
Real Patient Example: James from the UK saved £24,400 (72%) on bilateral knee replacement at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital.
🫀 Cardiac Surgery Costs
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG)
| Country | Hospital Cost | Total with Travel | Savings vs US |
|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $75,000-150,000 | $75,000-150,000 | - |
| 🇨🇳 China | $15,000-25,000 | $18,000-28,000 | 76-81% |
Real Patient Example: Ahmed from UAE saved $62,000 (76%) on 4-vessel heart bypass at Fuwai Hospital.
🎗️ Cancer Treatment Costs
| Country | Surgery Cost | Total with Travel | Savings vs US |
|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $30,000-60,000 | $30,000-60,000 | - |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8,000-15,000 | $10,000-18,000 | 70-78% |
🦷 Dental Procedure Costs
| Procedure | US Cost | China Cost | Savings |
|---|
| Dental Implant (single) | $3,000-6,000 | $800-2,000 | 67-87% |
| All-on-4 (full mouth) | $25,000-45,000 | $8,000-15,000 | 68-82% |
| Porcelain Crown | $1,000-3,000 | $300-600 | 70-90% |
👶 IVF & Fertility Treatment Costs
| Country | IVF Cycle Cost | Total with Travel | Savings vs US |
|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $12,000-20,000 | $12,000-20,000 | - |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4,000-6,000 | $5,000-7,500 | 63-75% |
👁️ Eye Surgery Costs
| Procedure | US Cost | China Cost | Savings |
|---|
| LASIK (both eyes) | $4,000-6,000 | $2,000-3,500 | 42-67% |
| SMILE (both eyes) | $5,000-7,000 | $2,500-4,000 | 43-64% |
| Cataract Surgery (per eye) | $3,000-5,000 | $1,500-2,500 | 50-70% |
Real Patient Example: Sophie from France saved €5,250 (53%) on SMILE laser eye surgery in Shanghai. Total cost: €4,650 vs €9,900 in France.
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