Cataract surgery: New York vs Tokyo
SurgeryTokyo is 53% cheaper, saving $1,912
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New York
United States
Cost (USD)$3,640
With Insurance$1,092
Wait Time19 days
Healthcare SystemPrimarily Private
WHO Ranking#37
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Tokyo
Japan
Cost (USD)$1,728
With Insurance$173
Wait Time70 days
Healthcare SystemUniversal Healthcare
WHO Ranking#10
Summary
Cataract surgery in Tokyo costs $1,912 less (53% cheaper) than in New York. Wait times differ by 51 days.