Hip replacement: New York vs Tokyo
SurgeryTokyo is 53% cheaper, saving $20,080
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New York
United States
Cost (USD)$38,000
With Insurance$11,400
Wait Time17 days
Healthcare SystemPrimarily Private
WHO Ranking#37
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Tokyo
Japan
Cost (USD)$17,920
With Insurance$1,792
Wait Time68 days
Healthcare SystemUniversal Healthcare
WHO Ranking#10
Summary
Hip replacement in Tokyo costs $20,080 less (53% cheaper) than in New York. Wait times differ by 51 days.