Heart bypass: New York vs Tokyo
SurgeryTokyo is 65% cheaper, saving $84,000
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New York
United States
Cost (USD)$129,600
With Insurance$38,880
Wait Time18 days
Healthcare SystemPrimarily Private
WHO Ranking#37
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Tokyo
Japan
Cost (USD)$45,600
With Insurance$4,560
Wait Time69 days
Healthcare SystemUniversal Healthcare
WHO Ranking#10
Summary
Heart bypass in Tokyo costs $84,000 less (65% cheaper) than in New York. Wait times differ by 51 days.