Cost Guide

You don't need to pay sky-high medical bills. For the same level of care, overall costs in Guangzhou are just 30%-50% of Western private hospitals.
Even including round-trip flights, accommodation and full service fees, total spending stays far below treatment at home.

Surgical procedures
Savings vs. Western countries
60%-70%
Imaging & hospitalization
Cost is only
1/3 - 1/5
Targeted drugs & consumables
Domestic options from
1/100

Four standardized service packages

We offer four standardized packages and charge only coordination fees - hospital charges are paid directly by you to the hospital, keeping every transaction clear.

Tier
Package
Price (USD)
Best for
Key benefits
A
Remote Consultation Package
$198
Want to confirm treatment options and costs before deciding to come
Bilingual medical records translation + top-tier hospital expert matching + treatment plan assessment + cost estimate + one-on-one video consultation, fully deductible if you upgrade to Plan B/C/D later
B
Outpatient Care Package
$2,980
For outpatient check-ups, specialist consultations, and minor treatments in China
Everything in Plan A + visa invitation letter + airport pickup + 3 days of in-hospital medical accompaniment + test report translation + 2 weeks of post-op follow-up
C
Full Inpatient & Surgery Package
$4,980
For inpatient treatment and elective surgery in China
Everything in Plan B + priority surgery scheduling + 5 days of inpatient accompaniment + discharge assistance + bilingual medical records + 1 month post-op follow-up + insurance claims support
D
VIP Custom Plan
$8,980
For complex severe cases and high-net-worth needs seeking premium end-to-end service
Everything in Plan C + chief-level specialist appointments + MDT multidisciplinary consultation + 24/7 dedicated concierge + chauffeured car + 5-star hotel + 3-month long-term follow-up + lifetime priority re-visits

Quotes are valid for 180 days; regular services require 7 business days' notice, and urgent/expedited services carry a 50% surcharge.

Medical cost comparison: China vs. select countries (reference)

Compiled from recent public reports, forums and institutional data for planning reference only - not an exact quote. Actual costs are set by each hospital.

All figures below are in USD for comparison; China and UK figures are approximate USD equivalents.

Item
China (ref.)
United States
UK
Outpatient / registration
$7–28 / visit
$100–300
$10–65
Routine lab tests (blood/urine, etc.)
$14–70
$25–125
$25–100
CT / MRI (per area)
$42–280 / area
$400–7,000
$400–990
Outpatient procedure / minor surgery
$7–70
$100–500
As applicable
Major surgery (e.g. knee replacement)
$4,200–14,000+
$19,000–68,000+
$12,700–19,000 (private)
Common medications
Usually lower than the West
Higher
Moderate

Sources: 2023-2024 media reports, iFHP international comparison, MedBridge, etc. Costs vary widely by region, insurance and hospital tier.

Possible costs at the hospital (reference)

Diagnostic tests & reference costs

(Approximate fee ranges for common tests at China's top-tier public hospitals, in USD reference prices; actual charges are set by each hospital.)

  • Routine tests: blood count, urinalysis, biochemistry, etc. ≈ $ 14–70
  • Imaging: CT, MRI, etc. (per area) ≈ $ 42–280/area
  • Ultrasound, ECG, etc. ≈ $ 11–70
  • Specialized tests: pathology, endoscopy, etc. Depends on the test; per hospital quote

Treatments & reference costs

(Costs for outpatient treatment, surgery, and rehab vary greatly by department and plan; figures below are USD reference prices for general orientation only.)

  • Outpatient treatment / procedure fee ≈ $ 7–70/visit
  • Surgery and anesthesia (depends on procedure and hospital tier) ≈ $ 1,000–15,000+
  • Rehabilitation, physiotherapy, etc. Depends on treatment and course

Staged payment process

Transparent staging - no need to pay in full upfront

The same staged logic as the reference site: pay per service milestone, reducing decision pressure and financial risk.

Step 1

Remote assessment

Pay a $198 assessment fee after submitting your medical records; we complete specialist matching, plan assessment, and cost estimate within 3-5 business days. The fee is fully deductible if you later choose an on-site package.

Pay $198 →
Step 2

Confirm your trip

Once you confirm your trip and choose a package, pay 20% of the total as a deposit. We issue the visa invitation letter and lock in specialist slots and surgery schedule.

Pay deposit →
Step 3

Before arrival

1-2 business days before services begin, pay the remaining 80%. Hospital medical costs are paid directly to the hospital per its requirements during your visit.

Pay balance →
Step 4

Service complete

After discharge, follow-up services are provided per your package for the agreed period, with no additional service fees.

No extra fees

What's included

  • Professional bilingual medical record translation and specialist matching
  • Appointments and priority scheduling for hospital visits, tests, and surgery
  • Full-time in-hospital medical interpreter accompaniment for the agreed period
  • Visa invitation letter and arrival guidance
  • Airport transfer and hotel booking assistance (negotiated rates)
  • Bilingual discharge records and insurance claim material assistance
  • Post-op online follow-up and rehab guidance for the agreed period

What's not included

  • All hospital medical costs (registration, tests, surgery, medication, consumables, hospitalization, etc.) paid directly to the hospital
  • International round-trip flights, hotel stays, meals, and other personal expenses
  • Extra accompaniment or interpretation beyond the package period (can be added by the day)
  • Personal insurance costs; we can assist with commercial insurance claims