China vs. Canada
How treatment costs in China compare with Canada's private medical costs — for the procedures international patients travel for.
Compared with Canada’s private medical system, treatment in China is often less. (Provincial public insurance covers medically necessary care but has long waits for many elective procedures; private care is available but costly.) Here are indicative US$ ranges.
The Canada private figures are broad averages; the China figures are at leading Grade III-A hospitals. Both are planning ranges, not quotes.
China vs. Canada — indicative US$ ranges
| Procedure | China (US$) | Canada private (US$) | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract surgery (per eye) | 500 – 3,000 | 3,000 – 5,000 | 60–85% |
| LASIK / SMILE | 300 – 2,500 | 3,000 – 5,000 | 70–85% |
| Dental implant (per tooth) | 500 – 1,500 | 3,000 – 5,000 | 70–80% |
| Single coronary stent | 2,000 – 8,000 | 30,000 – 70,000+ | 75–85% |
| Bypass surgery (CABG) | 5,000 – 25,000 | 50,000 – 100,000+ | 80–90% |
| Knee replacement | 8,000 – 20,000 | 25,000 – 45,000 | 60–80% |
| Hip replacement | 9,000 – 22,000 | 30,000 – 50,000 | 70–85% |
| IVF (per cycle, base) | 3,000 – 6,000 | 8,000 – 18,000+ | 60–70% |
| Rhinoplasty | 1,500 – 6,000 | 6,000 – 15,000+ | 70–85% |
| Full-body checkup | 500 – 3,000 | 500 – 4,000 | 30–60% |
⚠️ Indicative planning ranges only. Actual costs vary by hospital, city, procedure, complexity, and your individual case. Always get a written, itemized quote from the hospital. These figures are for planning and are not quotes or guarantees.
What affects the difference
- Procedure complexity — more complex cases cost more everywhere.
- Hospital and city — top-tier urban centers (Beijing, Shanghai) cost more than other cities.
- Implant/device brand — domestic vs. imported differ significantly.
- Length of stay — a longer hospital stay raises the total.
- Follow-up — some quotes exclude follow-up visits and medication.
Reading the savings
The savings column is the difference between the top of the Canada range and the China range — a rough planning figure, not a guaranteed discount. Your actual saving depends on your specific case and quote.
Next steps
- Use this to set expectations.
- Get a written, itemized quote for your case (see What’s in a Quote).
- Understand Quality & Safety so you’re choosing on value, not just price.
- Start a consultation — send your records and we’ll help you get a quote.
💡 Compare, then plan. These are planning figures. Your quote will reflect your specific case.