Medical Cost Comparison | Cancer, Heart Surgery, Orthopedics, IVF Shanghai vs US, Japan, Germany, UAE

Global Medical Treatment Cost Comparison Overview

This transparent table compares full all-in treatment fees for cancer therapy (lung, breast, gastric, liver, colorectal), cardiovascular surgery (bypass, valve replacement, pacemaker, stent), orthopedic procedures (hip replacement, joint surgery), fertility treatment (IVF), and diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, blood tests) across the USA, Japan, South Korea, Germany, UAE and top public hospitals in Shanghai. All listed costs cover surgery fees, routine medication and standard ward care, helping international patients estimate budgets before overseas medical travel to China.

Department / Disease	USA	Japan	Korea	Germany	UAE	Shanghai
General Consultation	$200-500	$100-200	$80-150	$150-300	$120-250	$30-60
Cardiology Consultation	$350-700	$200-350	$150-250	$250-450	$200-400	$60-120
Neurology Consultation	$350-750	$220-380	$160-280	$260-480	$220-420	$70-130
Gastroenterology	$300-600	$180-300	$120-250	$220-400	$180-350	$50-100
Ophthalmology Exam	$250-500	$120-250	$100-200	$180-350	$150-300	$40-80
ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat)	$250-450	$130-250	$100-200	$180-350	$150-280	$40-80
Dermatology	$200-400	$100-200	$80-160	$150-300	$120-250	$30-60
Endocrinology	$300-600	$180-320	$130-260	$220-420	$180-360	$50-100
Respiratory Medicine	$280-550	$160-280	$120-220	$200-380	$160-320	$40-90
Rheumatology	$300-550	$170-300	$130-240	$220-400	$180-340	$50-100
Hematology	$350-650	$200-350	$150-280	$250-450	$200-400	$60-110
Nephrology	$320-600	$180-320	$140-260	$230-420	$190-360	$60-100
Urology	$280-550	$160-280	$120-220	$200-380	$160-320	$40-90
Gynecology	$250-500	$140-260	$100-200	$180-350	$150-300	$40-80
Pediatrics	$200-450	$100-200	$80-160	$150-300	$120-250	$30-60
TCM Consultation	$150-300	$80-180	$60-150	$120-250	$100-200	$20-50
Psychiatry / Mental Health	$350-650	$200-380	$150-300	$250-480	$200-420	$60-110
Infectious Diseases	$300-550	$170-300	$130-240	$220-400	$180-340	$50-100

The table above compares outpatient consultation fees across six countries. Shanghai's top-tier public hospitals offer identical medical standards at 1/4 to 1/6 of Western prices, making it an ideal destination for international patients seeking quality general medical care.

Diagnostic Test	USA	Japan	Korea	Germany	UAE	Shanghai
Blood Test (Basic)	$150-350	$80-180	$50-120	$100-220	$80-180	$20-50
Blood Test (Comprehensive)	$300-600	$150-300	$100-200	$200-400	$160-320	$50-100
Blood Chemistry Panel	$200-450	$100-220	$70-150	$140-300	$110-240	$30-60
Complete Blood Count (CBC)	$80-180	$40-100	$30-70	$50-120	$40-100	$10-20
Urinalysis	$50-120	$30-70	$20-50	$40-90	$30-80	$10-20
Ultrasound (General)	$300-600	$150-300	$100-200	$200-400	$160-320	$50-100
Ultrasound (Abdominal)	$350-700	$180-350	$120-250	$220-450	$180-380	$60-110
Ultrasound (Cardiac)	$500-1,000	$250-450	$180-350	$300-600	$250-500	$80-160
Ultrasound (Obstetric)	$300-600	$150-300	$100-200	$200-400	$160-320	$50-100
CT Scan	$1,500-3,000	$600-1,200	$400-800	$800-1,500	$600-1,200	$150-320
CT Scan (Contrast)	$2,000-4,000	$800-1,500	$500-1,000	$1,000-2,000	$800-1,600	$200-400
MRI Scan	$2,000-4,000	$800-1,500	$600-1,200	$1,000-2,000	$800-1,800	$200-400
MRI Scan (Contrast)	$2,500-5,000	$1,000-1,800	$700-1,400	$1,200-2,500	$1,000-2,000	$250-480
X-Ray	$200-450	$100-200	$70-150	$120-280	$100-220	$30-60
Mammogram	$300-600	$150-300	$100-200	$200-400	$160-320	$50-100
Colonoscopy	$1,500-3,000	$800-1,500	$500-1,000	$1,000-2,000	$800-1,600	$200-400
Endoscopy (Upper GI)	$1,000-2,000	$500-1,000	$400-800	$600-1,200	$500-1,000	$150-280
Electrocardiogram (ECG)	$100-250	$50-120	$40-80	$60-150	$50-120	$20-30
Holter Monitor	$500-1,000	$250-500	$180-350	$300-600	$250-500	$80-160
EEG (Electroencephalogram)	$500-1,000	$250-500	$180-350	$300-600	$250-500	$80-160
PSA Test	$100-250	$50-120	$40-80	$60-150	$50-120	$20-30
Thyroid Function Test	$150-350	$80-180	$50-120	$100-220	$80-180	$20-50
Allergy Testing	$300-600	$150-300	$100-200	$200-400	$160-320	$50-100
Genetic Testing	$1,000-3,000	$500-1,500	$400-1,000	$600-1,500	$500-1,200	$200-400
PET-CT Scan	$5,000-8,000	$3,000-5,000	$2,000-4,000	$3,500-6,000	$3,000-5,000	$1,000-2,000
Daily Hospital Stay (General Ward)	$3,000-5,000	$1,500-3,000	$1,000-2,000	$2,000-3,500	$1,500-3,000	$300-640
Daily Hospital Stay (Private Room)	$5,000-10,000	$3,000-6,000	$2,000-4,000	$4,000-7,000	$3,000-6,000	$800-1,600

Procedure / Disease	USA	Japan	Korea	Germany	UAE	Shanghai
Cardiac Bypass Surgery	$123,000	$88,000	$55,000	$72,000	$65,000	$22,400
Heart Valve Replacement	$150,000	$95,000	$65,000	$85,000	$75,000	$25,600
Pacemaker Implantation	$50,000-80,000	$35,000-55,000	$25,000-40,000	$30,000-50,000	$28,000-45,000	$12,000-20,000
Stent Placement	$30,000-60,000	$20,000-40,000	$15,000-30,000	$20,000-40,000	$18,000-35,000	$8,000-14,400
Lung Cancer Treatment	$80,000-150,000	$50,000-90,000	$35,000-65,000	$55,000-95,000	$45,000-80,000	$18,000-28,000
Breast Cancer Treatment	$60,000-120,000	$40,000-75,000	$28,000-55,000	$45,000-80,000	$38,000-70,000	$15,000-22,400
Gastric Cancer Surgery	$70,000-130,000	$50,000-85,000	$32,000-60,000	$48,000-85,000	$42,000-75,000	$16,000-24,000
Colorectal Cancer Treatment	$70,000-140,000	$45,000-85,000	$30,000-60,000	$50,000-90,000	$45,000-75,000	$17,000-25,600
Liver Cancer Treatment	$90,000-180,000	$60,000-120,000	$40,000-80,000	$65,000-120,000	$55,000-100,000	$22,000-36,000
Prostate Cancer Treatment	$60,000-120,000	$40,000-75,000	$28,000-55,000	$45,000-80,000	$38,000-70,000	$15,000-22,400
Cervical Cancer Treatment	$50,000-100,000	$35,000-70,000	$25,000-50,000	$40,000-75,000	$35,000-65,000	$12,000-20,000
Leukemia Treatment	$100,000-250,000	$70,000-150,000	$50,000-100,000	$80,000-160,000	$65,000-130,000	$25,000-44,000
Spine Surgery	$80,000-150,000	$55,000-95,000	$35,000-65,000	$50,000-90,000	$45,000-80,000	$18,000-28,000
Hip Replacement	$40,000	$32,000	$22,000	$28,000	$25,000	$9,600
Knee Replacement	$45,000	$35,000	$25,000	$30,000	$28,000	$10,400
Shoulder Replacement	$40,000-60,000	$30,000-45,000	$22,000-35,000	$28,000-42,000	$25,000-38,000	$10,000-16,000
Knee Arthroscopy	$15,000-30,000	$10,000-20,000	$7,000-15,000	$10,000-20,000	$9,000-18,000	$4,000-6,400
Brain Tumor Surgery	$150,000-300,000	$100,000-200,000	$70,000-140,000	$110,000-220,000	$95,000-180,000	$35,000-56,000
Stroke Treatment	$60,000-120,000	$40,000-80,000	$30,000-60,000	$45,000-85,000	$40,000-75,000	$15,000-25,600
Parkinson's Disease Treatment	$40,000-80,000/year	$25,000-50,000/year	$18,000-35,000/year	$28,000-55,000/year	$24,000-48,000/year	$8,000-20,000/year
IVF Treatment	$20,000	$12,000	$8,000	$8,000	$10,000	$4,000
IVF with ICSI	$25,000-30,000	$15,000-18,000	$10,000-12,000	$10,000-12,000	$12,000-15,000	$6,000-6,400
Cesarean Section	$10,000-20,000	$6,000-12,000	$4,000-8,000	$6,000-12,000	$5,000-10,000	$2,000-4,000
Kidney Transplant	$250,000-400,000	$150,000-250,000	$100,000-180,000	$180,000-300,000	$150,000-250,000	$60,000-96,000
Liver Transplant	$500,000-800,000	$300,000-500,000	$200,000-350,000	$350,000-550,000	$300,000-500,000	$150,000-240,000
Coronary Angiography	$15,000-30,000	$10,000-20,000	$7,000-15,000	$10,000-20,000	$9,000-18,000	$4,000-6,400
Diabetes Management (yearly)	$5,000-15,000	$3,000-8,000	$2,000-6,000	$3,000-8,000	$3,000-7,000	$1,000-2,400
Hypertension Management (yearly)	$3,000-10,000	$2,000-6,000	$1,500-4,000	$2,000-6,000	$2,000-5,000	$500-1,600
Asthma Treatment (yearly)	$4,000-12,000	$2,500-7,000	$1,800-5,000	$2,500-7,000	$2,200-6,000	$800-2,000
Proton Therapy (per course)	$60,000-100,000	$35,000-60,000	$25,000-45,000	$40,000-70,000	$30,000-55,000	$12,000-17,600
Chemotherapy (per cycle)	$15,000-30,000	$8,000-15,000	$5,000-10,000	$8,000-15,000	$7,000-12,000	$3,000-5,600
Radiation Therapy (per course)	$30,000-60,000	$18,000-35,000	$12,000-25,000	$20,000-40,000	$17,000-32,000	$8,000-14,400
TCM Chronic Care (monthly)	$3,000-5,000	$2,000-4,000	$1,500-3,000	$2,500-4,500	$2,000-3,500	$500-1,200

Why Shanghai?

Key advantages of choosing Shanghai for your medical treatment

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50-70% Cost Savings

Medical procedures in Shanghai cost 30-50% of US and European prices, with no compromise on quality.

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World-Class Expertise

Shanghai's top hospitals feature internationally trained specialists with cutting-edge medical technology.

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No Waiting Lists

Skip the long waiting times common in Western healthcare systems. Priority access to specialists.

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Medical Tourism Hub

Shanghai is a modern international city with excellent infrastructure for international patients.

Why International Patients Choose Shanghai for Medical Treatment

International patients from Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia frequently search for affordable cancer treatment, heart surgery, joint replacement, IVF and diagnostic imaging outside their home countries. Whether you need lung cancer therapy, breast cancer surgery, gastric cancer treatment, cardiac bypass, valve replacement, hip replacement, or fertility treatment like IVF, Shanghai's Grade A tertiary hospitals provide identical clinical standards and equipment at a fraction of Western and Middle Eastern costs. Our multilingual medical escort service supports foreign patients throughout diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, follow-up medication and hospital stay after you compare treatment prices in this chart.

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Disclaimer: All prices shown are market reference estimates in USD. Actual costs may vary depending on the specific hospital, treatment complexity, and individual patient conditions. Please contact us for personalized cost estimates based on your specific medical needs.

International Medical Treatment Cost Comparison: Cancer, Heart Surgery, Orthopedics, IVF & More