About WhatsTheCost.in
Healthcare pricing research for India. Independent, unsponsored, and obsessively data-driven.
The Problem We Solve
Every time someone in India needs a medical procedure, the first question is “how much will it cost?” and the answer is almost always “it depends.” That non-answer sends millions of Indians into hospital consultations with zero pricing context, making them vulnerable to overcharging, unnecessary upselling, and financial anxiety at the worst possible moment.
The same knee replacement costs Rs 4,00,000 in Mumbai and Rs 1,50,000 in Lucknow. The same cataract surgery costs Rs 1,50,000 at a private hospital and Rs 5,000 at a government eye camp. These are not quality differences. They are information gaps. We close them.
Who We Are
WhatsTheCost.in is built by a small team of healthcare researchers, data analysts, and writers based across India. Our team brings together backgrounds in healthcare analytics, financial research, and consumer advocacy. We are not doctors. We are not a hospital. We are researchers who believe that transparent pricing is a basic right, not a luxury.
How We Research
Every procedure page on this site is built from primary research. We study published hospital rate cards, analyse patient-reported costs, cross-reference insurance claim data patterns, review government scheme pricing databases, and consult with healthcare industry sources. Each national guide is 4,000 to 6,000 words and covers every procedure type, a 25-city price comparison, cost calculators, insurance coverage, clinic evaluation checklists, and 8 to 10 money-saving tips.
Each city page provides locally adjusted pricing using a cost index that reflects the real-world difference in healthcare costs between cities. Local hospital names, city-specific price ranges, and cross-links to all other cities make comparison effortless.
Our Values
Independence
No hospital, clinic, or doctor pays us for coverage or favourable pricing. Our research is editorially independent.
Transparency
We show our methodology. Every price range comes from cross-referenced sources, not a single data point.
Comprehensiveness
We do not skim. Each procedure guide covers every variant, every cost component, and every saving opportunity.
Patient-First
Our audience is the patient, not the hospital. Every word is written to help you make a better financial decision.
What We Are Not
We are not medical advisors. We do not diagnose conditions or recommend treatments. Our content is about pricing and financial planning, not clinical decision-making. Always consult a qualified medical professional for health-related decisions.
We are not affiliated with any hospital, clinic, or healthcare provider. We do not accept payment from hospitals to be featured or to influence pricing information. Our revenue comes from advertising displayed on the site.
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