Appendectomy: New York vs Tokyo
SurgeryTokyo is 65% cheaper, saving $21,318
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New York
United States
Cost (USD)$32,670
With Insurance$9,801
Wait Time15 days
Healthcare SystemPrimarily Private
WHO Ranking#37
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Tokyo
Japan
Cost (USD)$11,352
With Insurance$1,135
Wait Time66 days
Healthcare SystemUniversal Healthcare
WHO Ranking#10
Summary
Appendectomy in Tokyo costs $21,318 less (65% cheaper) than in New York. Wait times differ by 51 days.