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Cutting the Cost of Care

It’s an open secret that certain medical procedures are cheaper in other countries, but travel of nearly any kind has been limited during the pandemic. Now, as restrictions loosen, medical tourism is bouncing back — and one of the most popular destinations is Mexico. But how much can you save by heading south of the border for dentistry, cosmetic surgery, or even a major operation like a hip replacement? According to an analysis from HealthCareInsider and Medical Departures, the answer is a lot. Exactly how much depends on the procedure and your insurance coverage, of course, but read on for some eye-popping figures. 


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Hip Replacement

  • U.S. average cost: $24,000

  • Mexico average cost: $11,000

  • Potential savings: 54.2%

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Gastric Band

  • U.S. average cost: $11,000

  • Mexico average cost: $5,000

  • Potential savings: 54.6%

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Dental Crown

  • U.S. average cost: $1,164

  • Mexico average cost: $500

  • Potential savings: 57%



Related:14 Ways to Save Money at the Dentist

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In Vitro Fertilization

  • U.S. average cost: $12,000

  • Mexico average cost: $5,100

  • Potential savings: 57.5%

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Liposuction

  • U.S. average cost: $6,000

  • Mexico average cost: $2,500

  • Potential savings: 58.3%

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Gastric Sleeve

  • U.S. average cost: $16,800

  • Mexico average cost: $7,000

  • Potential savings: 58.3%

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All-on-4 Dental Implants

  • U.S. average cost: $26,000

  • Mexico average cost: $10,000

  • Potential savings: 61.5%

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Dental Veneers

  • U.S. average cost: $1,245

  • Mexico average cost: $477

  • Potential savings: 61.7%

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Knee Replacement

  • U.S. average cost: $40,000

  • Mexico average cost: $15,000

  • Potential savings: 62.5%

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Breast Augmentation

  • U.S. average cost: $11,500

  • Mexico average cost: $4,300

  • Potential savings: 62.6%

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Dentures

  • U.S. average cost: $1,826

  • Mexico average cost: $669

  • Potential savings: 63.4%

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Bariatric Surgery

  • U.S. average cost: $10,000

  • Mexico average cost: $3,500

  • Potential savings: 65%

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Dental Fillings

  • U.S. average cost: $155

  • Mexico average cost: $51

  • Potential savings: 67.1%

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Gastric Bypass

  • U.S. average cost: $23,000

  • Mexico average cost: $7,500

  • Potential savings: 67.4%

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Dental Implants

  • U.S. average cost: $3,913

  • Mexico average cost: $1,250

  • Potential savings: 68%

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Teeth Whitening

  • U.S. average cost: $668

  • Mexico average cost: $174

  • Potential savings: 74%

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Root Canal

  • U.S. average cost: $1,275

  • Mexico average cost: $247

  • Potential savings: 80.6%