Haemodialysis Cost by Country (2026)
$26.33 – $545
Reference prices for haemodialysis in India, the United Kingdom and Australia (2026), converted to US dollars. India is the lowest, about 95% below Australia.
Haemodialysis filters waste and excess fluid from the blood with a machine when the kidneys can no longer do this themselves.
Haemodialysis prices by country
| Country | Price type | Published range (local) | Reference (local) | Reference in USD | Local patient pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Government package rate (CGHS) | ₹1,700 – ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | $26.33 | Usually nothing |
| United Kingdom | NHS national price (England) | £151 – £202 | £202 | $270 | Nothing |
| Australia | National efficient price (public hospital) | A$776 – A$776 | A$776 | $545 | Nothing |
What a local patient pays: India: usually nothing (for CGHS members at empanelled hospitals (cashless); other patients pay the hospital's own price); United Kingdom: nothing (NHS patients are treated free of charge); Australia: nothing (public patients in public hospitals are treated free of charge). Visitors from abroad usually pay the full price.
Reference prices: India = CGHS Tier I NABH package; United Kingdom = NHS national unit price (fewest other health problems); Australia = National efficient price, public hospital (minor complexity). The published range is the package or payment range; the India reference may add the device price. See the methodology.
Compare countries
- Haemodialysis: India vs United Kingdom
- Haemodialysis: Australia vs India
- Haemodialysis: Australia vs United Kingdom
About haemodialysis
People with kidney failure usually need haemodialysis about three times a week, with each session lasting around four hours. Because it is ongoing, the yearly cost matters more than the price of a single session.
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Sources
- 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.
- NHS England. 2026/27 NHS Payment Scheme, Annex A: prices workbook (updated August 2026). www.england.nhs.uk/publication/2026-27-nhs-payment-scheme/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA). National Efficient Price Determination 2026–27 and price weight tables (NEP26 = A$7,418 per NWAU). www.ihacpa.gov.au/resources/national-efficient-price-determination-202. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- 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