{"id":1984,"date":"2023-04-11T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T02:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/?p=1984"},"modified":"2023-04-11T11:08:41","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T03:08:41","slug":"cost-of-giving-birth-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/cost-of-giving-birth-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Cost of Giving Birth in Hong Kong?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taking that big step towards having a baby can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Considering the more practical side of pregnancy planning \u2013 such as preparing for the cost of giving birth in Hong Kong \u2013 can, however, be quite daunting. This is especially the case for expats, most of whom prefer to deliver their new bundle of joy in the SAR\u2019s top (yet incredibly costly) private hospitals. To that end, ensuring you have the right maternity insurance coverage is essential in offsetting the high cost of giving birth in Hong Kong.<\/span><\/p>\n

To familiarize yourself with the cost of giving birth in Hong Kong, read this <\/span>Pacific Prime Hong Kong<\/span><\/a> article to get an idea of 2023 private hospital delivery costs in the city-state.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the Cost of Giving Birth in Hong Kong in 2023<\/span><\/h2>\n

Note: Price is in Hong Kong Dollars, for private rooms. For update to date pricing, or more details, contact Pacific Prime now.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Hospital\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nVaginal Delivery\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nC-Section\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adventist Hospital<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$39,500<\/span><\/td>\n$55,600<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
St.Teresa\u2019s Hospital<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$38,000<\/span><\/td>\n$46,800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matilda International Hospital<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$45,100<\/span><\/td>\n$55,900<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Canossa Hospital\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$39,600<\/span><\/td>\n$54,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Baptist Hospital\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$43,800<\/span><\/td>\n$49,800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sanatorium Hospital\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$38,600<\/span><\/td>\n$55,200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The prices do not take into account extra charges (e.g. price increases for delivery during auspicious periods or public holidays, VIP rooms, miscellaneous fees, complications, etc.) Expats without HKID cards can also avail themselves of the private hospital system, but many private hospitals charge higher fees for non-residents.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another point to note here is that there are other costs related to giving birth in Hong Kong that are not included in the above table, such as the cost of prenatal consultations, tests, scans, or postnatal treatments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These expenses can add anywhere between 100-500% to your final cost of giving birth in Hong Kong (download our <\/span>maternity insurance guide<\/span><\/a> to learn more). That\u2019s where a <\/span>maternity insurance plan<\/span><\/a> comes in handy, as the right health insurance plan can cover most, if not all, of the cost of giving birth in Hong Kong.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Do Expats Prefer Private Hospital Delivery?<\/h2>\n

There are a number of reasons why expats in Hong Kong tend to take the private route when it comes to choosing a hospital for labor. One of the main reasons is the cons<\/a> expats often associate with public hospital<\/a> delivery, such as:<\/p>\n