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🇦🇺 Healthcare in Australia

Mixed Public/Private · WHO Ranking #32

System
Mixed Public/Private
WHO Ranking
#32
Life Expectancy
83.4
Health Spending
10.5%
of GDP
Currency
A$
AUD

Cities in Australia

Brisbane
Queensland
Melbourne
Victoria
Sydney
New South Wales

Average Procedure Costs

ProcedureCategoryAvg Cost (USD)
VaccinationGeneral$68
Prescription drugs (monthly avg)General$90
Dental cleaningDental$119
EKGDiagnostic$124
Eye examVision$130
Blood testDiagnostic$135
Therapy sessionMental Health$135
ExtractionDental$164
ContactsVision$173
Doctor visitGeneral$175
FillingDental$204
GlassesVision$211
Allergy testDiagnostic$212
X-rayDiagnostic$220
PsychiatristMental Health$220
MammogramDiagnostic$234
Specialist visitGeneral$236
Annual checkupGeneral$247
UltrasoundDiagnostic$311
AmbulanceEmergency$738
Root canalDental$762
CT scanDiagnostic$1,001
CrownDental$1,011
MRIDiagnostic$1,620
ER visitEmergency$1,652
Prenatal careMaternity$1,749
ColonoscopyDiagnostic$1,944
Cataract surgerySurgery$2,435
Hospital stayEmergency$2,450
LASIKVision$3,091
BracesDental$3,770
ICU dayEmergency$4,715
Normal deliveryMaternity$8,676
IVFMaternity$9,620
Gallbladder removalSurgery$13,867
C-sectionMaternity$15,110
AppendectomySurgery$21,808
Hip replacementSurgery$25,393
Knee replacementSurgery$34,017
Heart bypassSurgery$78,520

Insurance Options

Public / Government
$280/mo$500 deductible

Government-subsidized basic coverage with moderate copays and limited provider choice.

Private Basic
$280/mo$2,925 deductible

Basic private insurance covering outpatient visits, diagnostics, and hospital stays. Moderate copays apply.

Private Premium
$525/mo$975 deductible

Comprehensive private coverage including dental, vision, mental health, and specialist care with minimal copays.

Expat / International
$420/mo$1,950 deductible

International health insurance for expatriates. Covers emergency evacuation, repatriation, and worldwide provider access.

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