Knee replacement: New York vs Tokyo
SurgeryTokyo is 65% cheaper, saving $36,200
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New York
United States
Cost (USD)$56,000
With Insurance$16,800
Wait Time16 days
Healthcare SystemPrimarily Private
WHO Ranking#37
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Tokyo
Japan
Cost (USD)$19,800
With Insurance$1,980
Wait Time67 days
Healthcare SystemUniversal Healthcare
WHO Ranking#10
Summary
Knee replacement in Tokyo costs $36,200 less (65% cheaper) than in New York. Wait times differ by 51 days.