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Hip Replacement Cost: India vs Singapore (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending3 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data

92% lower in India

The reference price for hip replacement is $1,780 in India and $22,931 in Singapore, a difference of about $21,151. The India figure includes the official ceiling price set by CGHS for the implants used in total hip replacement (₹40,000, plus GST).

Side-by-side prices

Comparison
CountryPrice typePublished range (local)Reference (local)Reference in USD
IndiaCGHS Tier I NABH package + device ceiling price₹87,720 – ₹1,29,000₹1,69,000$1,780
SingaporeTypical total bill: public hospital, unsubsidised (Ward A)SGD 8,871 – SGD 47,875SGD 29,317$22,931

India's published range is the CGHS package only; the India reference adds the official ceiling price of the implant or device (set by CGHS or, for knee implants, NPPA), so it can be above the range.

India$1,780
Singapore$22,931
Hip Replacement: India vs Singapore reference price (USD)

Hip Replacement price detail: India

CGHS detail
City tierNABH hospitalNon-NABH hospital
Tier I₹1,29,000₹1,09,650
Tier II₹1,16,100₹98,685
Tier III₹1,03,200₹87,720

Hip Replacement price detail: Singapore

Price detail
Hospital and wardTypical billUsual range (25th–75th)ImplantIn USD
Public hospital, subsidised (Ward C)SGD 8,946SGD 6,590 – SGD 11,554SGD 4,308$6,997
Public hospital, subsidised (Ward B2)SGD 8,871SGD 6,949 – SGD 11,433SGD 4,182$6,939
Public hospital, subsidised (day surgery)SGD 10,009SGD 7,964 – SGD 13,298SGD 5,919$7,829
Public hospital, unsubsidised (Ward B1)SGD 25,713SGD 23,966 – SGD 27,594SGD 6,588$20,112
Public hospital, unsubsidised (Ward A)SGD 29,317SGD 24,883 – SGD 32,391SGD 6,720$22,931
Public hospital, unsubsidised (day surgery)SGD 32,627SGD 32,612 – SGD 32,632SGD 6,771$25,520
Private hospital (inpatient)SGD 47,875SGD 42,857 – SGD 55,244SGD 8,514$37,447

What each price includes

  • India: CGHS package rate (Tier I city, NABH hospital, semi-private ward), covering the procedure and a fixed hospital stay. Implants are billed separately; CGHS caps the implants used in total hip replacement at ₹40,000.
  • Singapore: Typical total bill: public hospital, unsubsidised (Ward A). The whole hospital bill: operation and doctor fees, implants, ward charges, medicines, tests and consumables. Patients pay these bills, but most Singapore citizens use MediShield Life, MediSave and private Integrated Shield plans to cover much of the cost.

About hip replacement

Total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) replaces the worn ball and socket of the hip joint with artificial implant parts. A hip replacement is most often done for advanced arthritis or a hip fracture. The operation usually takes one to two hours, and many patients walk with support on the first day after surgery. Cost depends mainly on the implant type, the length of stay and the hospital's fees.

Before travelling for treatment, also budget for flights, accommodation, recovery time and follow-up care, and check the hospital's accreditation and whether your insurance covers treatment abroad.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Is hip replacement cheaper in India or Singapore?
Based on published reference prices, hip replacement is about 92% cheaper in India ($1,780) than in Singapore ($22,931).
Are these prices directly comparable?
Not exactly. India publishes government package rate (CGHS) and Singapore publishes typical total hospital bill (MOH). Use the comparison as a guide and confirm the full price with the hospital, including travel, stay and follow-up care.
Evidence

Sources

  1. Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. CGHS Rate List (revised rates, CGHS O.M. F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024 dated 03.10.2025, effective 13.10.2025). cghs.mohfw.gov.in/AHIMSG5/hissso/cghsRateListLogin. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  2. Ministry of Health, Singapore. Hospital bill amounts by procedure (TOSP), Singapore citizens, 2023 bills. www.moh.gov.sg/managing-expenses/bills-and-fee-benchmarks/hospital-bil. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  3. European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.

Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error

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