How Much Can a Medical Vacation in Costa Rica Save?

The following are cost comparisons between Medical procedures in Costa Rica and equivalent procedures in the United States:

                                                           USA               Costa Rica           Average Savings
Medical Procedures

Heart Bypass                              Up to $130,000         $24,000                70-80%
Heart Valve Replacement            Up to $160,000         $15,000                80-90%
Angioplasty Up to                        $57,000                    $9,000                  70-80%
Hip Replacement                         Up to $43,000           $12,000                60-70%
Hysterectomy                              Up to $20,000           $4,000                  70-80%
Knee Replacement                      Up to $40,000           $11,000                60-70%
Spinal Fusion                               Up to $62,000           $25,000                50-60%

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Facelift                                         $7,000-$9,000        $4,600 – $5,000    30-40%
Rhinoplasty                                  $8,000-$12,000       $3,500 – $3,900    50-65%
Breast Lift                                    $5,000-$8,000         $3,000 – $3,400    40-55%
Breast Augmentation                    $5,000-$8,000         $2,700 – $2,900    50-65%
Blepharoplasty(Eyelid Surgery)     $4,000-$5,500         $2,000 - $2,200    50-60%
Brazilian Butt Surgery                   Up to $10,000          $3,000 - $3,300    55-65%
Tummy Tuck                                $6,000-$8,500         $3,900 – $4,200    45-50%
Facelift                                         $7,000-$9,000         $4,600 – $5,000    35-45%
Male Breast Reduction                 Up to $6,000            $2000 - $2600       50-60%

Bariatric Surgery

Laparoscopic Gastroplasty           Up to $30,000             $10,500           55-65%
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y             Up to $35,000             $14,000           50-60%

General and Cosmetic Dentistry


Bridges                                          $1,000+ per tooth      $250 – $400    60-70%
Crowns                                         $1,000+ per tooth       $250 - $400    60-70%
Implants                                        $3,500+ per tooth       $700 – $900    70-80%
Porcelain Veneers                          $1,500+ per tooth      $300 – $500    65-80%
Root canal                                    Up to $800                  $315                55-60%
Teeth whitening                             Up to $700                  $250                55-65%

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