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