Your bills will be substantially lower   The best part about Bangalore is that all the world-class advantages that you enjoy come at a fraction of the cost in comparison with destinations like US, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Take a look at a few comparisons.   Celebrate health   Karnataka also offers visitors a spectacular array of natural and historic settings - unspoiled beaches, pristine hill stations, historic monuments, wildlife sanctuaries, adventure options, traditional art forms, pilgrimages and much more. Your health care can be coupled with experiencing Karnataka's rich heritage and unmatchable experience. Bangalore too has a rich cultural heritage that is visible in the many handicrafts, antiques & silk stores around the city. Visitors or your dear ones can also have the option of indulging in a range of activities and settings - including wildlife safari, amusement parks, golf courses, resorts, discotheques and weekend getaways. The city abounds in gastronomic variety - from eateries serving traditional vegetarian South Indian fare to fine dining establishments that specialize in Indian, Oriental, Mediterranean, Continental and Middle Eastern cuisine.   Rate comparison list       Treatment Approximate rate in USD       destinations Bangalore Other major healthcare       Open heart surgery 4500 > 18000 Craniofacial surgery and skull base Neurosurgery with hypothermia 6500 > 13000 (Aneuerysms and Tumour) 6500 > 21000 Complex spine with implants 4300 > 13000 Epilepsy 4300 > 10000 Simple brain tumour       a) Biopsy   b) Surgery 4300 4300 > 10000 > 8600 Parkinson's       a) Leison   b) DBS 2100 17000 > 6500 > 26000 Pituitary Tumour 2100 > 6500 Hip replacement 4300 > 13000