Table
3
Cost
comparison of some regional medical tourism products
| US$ |
Malaysia |
Singpoare |
Thailand |
Hong
Kong |
Preventive
Body check package(female) |
$302 |
$357 |
$294 |
$200-640 |
Cosmetic
Double eyelid |
$530-660 |
- |
$1300 |
$900-1200 |
Opthalmology
Cataract surgery |
$710-1300 |
$1011 |
$900 |
$300-5400 |
Orthopaedic
Hip replacement |
$3900-5300 |
$8900 |
- |
$4700-8000 |
Cardio-vascular
Open heart surgery / CABG |
$6580-9200 |
$9500 |
$7700 |
$4000-7700 |
Note:
Figures refer to doctors' fees, supplies and hospitalization. Transportation and leisure
components are excluded.
Sources:
Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia, SingaporeMedicine; press reports, Bangkok
Bumrungrad Hospital and Anecdotal information from local hospitals |