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Knee replacement: Chicago vs Montreal

SurgeryMontreal is 68% cheaper, saving $37,400

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Chicago

United States
Cost (USD)$55,000
With Insurance$16,500
Wait Time10 days
Healthcare SystemPrimarily Private
WHO Ranking#37
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Montreal

Canada
CHEAPER
Cost (USD)$17,600
With Insurance$880
Wait Time64 days
Healthcare SystemUniversal Healthcare
WHO Ranking#30

Summary

Knee replacement in Montreal costs $37,400 less (68% cheaper) than in Chicago. Wait times differ by 54 days.