Cost is a legitimate, important part of this decision — worth discussing transparently, without letting it overshadow the clinical quality questions that ultimately matter more for a successful outcome.
30-90 days
Typical residential program length
40-60%
Typical savings vs. comparable US residential programs
What affects cost most
- Length of stay — residential programs are typically priced per week or per full program length
- Level of care — residential, PHP, and IOP carry different cost structures (see our step-down guide)
- Amenity level — accommodation quality varies meaningfully between programs
- Specialized programming needs, including dual diagnosis or trauma-specific therapy
Key takeaway
A meaningfully below-market price deserves the same scrutiny here as anywhere else in medical tourism — ask specifically what's included, what staff-to-patient ratios look like, and what aftercare structure comes with the price before deciding based on cost alone.
What should be included in a transparent quote
- Full program length and level of care
- Accommodation and meals
- Individual and group therapy frequency
- Aftercare structure and duration (see our aftercare guide)
Comparing honestly to US costs
See our direct cost comparison guide for a fuller breakdown — the savings are real, but the more important comparison is quality and structure of care relative to cost, not cost alone.
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