I quoted plastics prices because they are the most publicised in every country and can most easily give YOU comparisons if you look in different countries.

Consultant and hospitak charges ARE Similar within countries as base costs are. Profits and prestige of the hospital aside.

Here a hip replacement is 500us but for residents only. In the uk, 8-12k, Belgium say take off around 30-50% but just get a quote.

What will screw it up is comolications - having them underwritten is gold, which the big uk nhs Hospital’s can do