Costos de Salud en Mexico 2026
Comprehensive guide to healthcare costs and the health system in Mexico (North America).
Sistema de Salud
IMSS/ISSSTE + Private
Moneda
$ (MXN)
Continente
North America
Temas de Salud en Mexico
Public Healthcare (IMSS/ISSSTE)
Mexico's public healthcare system operates through several institutions: IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social) covers approximately 65 million formal-sector workers and their families, ISSSTE (I...
IMSS Coverage
~65 million people
ISSSTE Coverage
~13 million people
Employee IMSS Contribution
~2.375% of salary
Dental Tourism
Mexico is the leading dental tourism destination for Americans, with border cities like Los Algodones (known as 'Molar City'), Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, and Cancun serving as major hubs. An estimated 1-...
Dental Implant
$600–$900
Savings vs US
50–70%
Crown Cost
$150–$350
Medical Tourism
Mexico is the world's second most popular medical tourism destination, attracting approximately 1.2 million international patients annually, the vast majority from the United States and Canada. Beyond...
International Patients Annually
~1.2 million
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
$4,000–$6,500
Knee Replacement
$10,000–$15,000
Hospital Costs
Public hospital care through IMSS and ISSSTE is free for enrolled members, covering all hospitalization, surgery, and treatment costs. For uninsured patients or those using private hospitals, costs ar...
Public Hospital (IMSS/ISSSTE)
Free (insured)
Private Hospital Daily
$2,000–$8,000 MXN
Private Appendectomy
$30,000–$80,000 MXN
Prescription Drug Costs
Prescription drugs in Mexico are significantly cheaper than in the United States, drawing an estimated 4-6 million Americans across the border annually for medication purchases. Many prescription medi...
Rx Drugs (IMSS/ISSSTE)
Free
Savings vs US (Private Pharmacy)
30–70%
Americans Buying Rx in Mexico
4–6 million/year
Comparar con Otros Países
Australia
Oceania
Medicare (Universal) + Private Health Insurance
Canada
North America
Medicare - Universal Single-Payer (Provincial)
Denmark
Europe
Tax-Funded Universal Healthcare
France
Europe
Assurance Maladie + Mutuelle (Complementary)
Germany
Europe
Statutory Health Insurance (GKV) + Private (PKV)
India
Asia
Ayushman Bharat + Private
Datos obtenidos de Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Secretaria de Salud (Mexican Ministry of Health), INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Geography), OECD Health Statistics. Última actualización: 2026-03-01. Esta información es solo con fines educativos y no constituye asesoramiento médico.