Cost comparison · China vs Australia
Bariatric (sleeve): China vs Australia
Australian patients face long elective waitlists and high private fees; China offers Class A care at 40–60% of Australian private prices, with 9–12 h direct flights from major eastern cities. Below is the procedure-specific cost band, what each price includes, and the line-by-line difference.
Side-by-side cost
All-in international-patient pricing in USD. Final quote depends on case complexity, implant choice and length of stay.
| Country | Typical price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (Class A) | 9,500 – 14,000 | Sleeve gastrectomy all-in |
| Australia | 16,000 – 24,000 | — |
What's included in the China price
- Multidisciplinary pre-op workup (surgery + endocrinology + dietitian + psychiatry where indicated)
- Comprehensive labs and metabolic workup
- Pre-op upper endoscopy + H. pylori testing
- Cardiac and sleep apnoea clearance
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- 5-day inpatient admission
- 12-month structured nutritional follow-up
Length of stay
12–18 days in country. Fly-home clearance typically at day 10–14 post-procedure.
Outcomes signal
- Average %EWL at 12 months for sleeve: 60–70%
- T2DM remission at 12 months: 50–60% for sleeve, 65–75% for RYGB
- 30-day major complication rate at Class A centres consistent with international benchmarks
Frequently asked
- How much cheaper is bariatric (sleeve) in China vs Australia?
- Bariatric (sleeve) in China typically costs $9,500–$14,000 USD all-in, vs $16,000–$24,000 USD in Australia — a saving of roughly 13–60% before travel.
- What's included in the China price?
- Multidisciplinary pre-op workup (surgery + endocrinology + dietitian + psychiatry where indicated); Comprehensive labs and metabolic workup; Pre-op upper endoscopy + H. pylori testing; Cardiac and sleep apnoea clearance; Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; 5-day inpatient admission; 12-month structured nutritional follow-up.
- Are clinical outcomes comparable?
- Average %EWL at 12 months for sleeve: 60–70% T2DM remission at 12 months: 50–60% for sleeve, 65–75% for RYGB Class A international departments report outcomes comparable to OECD benchmarks for elective procedures.
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