How much can I save by choosing Ajman over Sharjah for surgery?

For surgical procedures, the average price difference between Ajman and Sharjah is approximately AED 2,100. Major surgeries like knee replacements and C-sections show the largest absolute savings. Always get quotes from multiple providers in both cities.

Why are medical prices different in Ajman and Sharjah?

Medical prices differ because each city operates under different regulatory frameworks and has different operating costs. Ajman is regulated by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), while Sharjah is under the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). Facility rents, doctor fees, equipment costs, and the competitive landscape all contribute to pricing differences. Premium hospital zones in larger cities command higher rates.

Does my insurance work in both Ajman and Sharjah?

UAE health insurance is mandatory across all emirates since January 2025. Most major insurance plans (Daman, AXA, Cigna, MetLife, Bupa, Oman Insurance) are accepted across both Ajman and Sharjah. However, the network of approved providers may differ by city. Always verify that the specific facility is in your plan's network before booking.

Which procedures have the biggest price difference between Ajman and Sharjah?

The procedures with the largest price difference are: Dental Crown (15% cheaper in Ajman), Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel) (14% cheaper in Ajman), Root Canal Treatment (13% cheaper in Ajman). For these procedures, choosing the more affordable city can result in significant savings.

Ajman vs Sharjah — Medical Procedure Costs Compared

Q: Is Ajman or Sharjah cheaper for medical care?

Ajman is cheaper overall for medical care. Out of 40 procedures compared, Ajman is cheaper for 40 and Sharjah is cheaper for 0. On average, procedures in Ajman cost approximately 10% less than in Sharjah. However, specific procedures may be cheaper in Sharjah — always compare individual procedure prices.

Ajman is cheaper overall for medical care compared to Sharjah. Out of 40 procedures compared, Ajman is the more affordable option for 40 procedures and Sharjah for 0. On average, procedures in Ajman cost approximately 10% less than in Sharjah. Pricing based on DOH Mandatory Tariff methodology and market-observed data across government, private, and premium facilities as of March 2026.

Procedures compared

Cheaper in Ajman

Cheaper in Sharjah

10%

Avg. price difference

Why Prices Differ

Ajman

MOHAP

Ajman offers some of the most affordable healthcare in the UAE, driven by low operating costs and a smaller, less premium facility mix. MOHAP regulates pricing.

Sharjah

MOHAP

Ajman

Ajman: 2 winsSharjah: 0 wins

Ajman is cheaper for 40 of 40 procedures

Ajman is the more affordable option for the majority of procedures, especially in diagnostics & imaging, dental procedures, eye care & vision.

Sharjah may still be cheaper for specific procedures — check individual procedures below.

Prices vary by facility tier (government vs. private vs. premium), doctor experience, and clinical complexity. The figures below are typical mid-range estimates. Always get a direct quote before proceeding.

Procedure-by-Procedure Comparison

Sorted by largest price difference. Click any procedure for full city-specific pricing.

Procedure	Ajman	Sharjah	Difference	Cheaper
Dental Crown	AED 1,200	AED 1,400	15%	Ajman
Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)	AED 130	AED 150	14%	Ajman
Root Canal Treatment	AED 1,400	AED 1,600	13%	Ajman
Endoscopy (Upper GI)	AED 2,200	AED 2,500	13%	Ajman
Colonoscopy	AED 2,800	AED 3,200	13%	Ajman
Specialist Consultation	AED 350	AED 400	13%	Ajman
MRI Scan	AED 1,600	AED 1,800	12%	Ajman
X-Ray	AED 160	AED 180	12%	Ajman
Ultrasound	AED 400	AED 450	12%	Ajman
Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)	AED 160	AED 180	12%	Ajman
Mammogram	AED 400	AED 450	12%	Ajman
Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)	AED 1,600	AED 1,800	12%	Ajman
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)	AED 16,000	AED 18,000	12%	Ajman
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)	AED 16,000	AED 18,000	12%	Ajman
Dermal Fillers	AED 1,600	AED 1,800	12%	Ajman
GP Consultation	AED 160	AED 180	12%	Ajman
Comprehensive Health Checkup	AED 900	AED 1,000	11%	Ajman
Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)	AED 250	AED 280	11%	Ajman
Knee Replacement (Total)	AED 45,000	AED 50,000	11%	Ajman
Vitamin D Test	AED 100	AED 110	10%	Ajman
Dental Implant (Single Tooth)	AED 5,000	AED 5,500	10%	Ajman
Teeth Whitening (In-Office)	AED 1,000	AED 1,100	10%	Ajman
Tooth Extraction	AED 500	AED 550	10%	Ajman
Caesarean Section (C-Section)	AED 20,000	AED 22,000	10%	Ajman
Botox Injections	AED 1,000	AED 1,100	10%	Ajman
Psychology / Therapy Session	AED 500	AED 550	10%	Ajman
IVF Treatment (One Cycle)	AED 22,000	AED 24,000	9%	Ajman
CT Scan	AED 1,200	AED 1,300	8%	Ajman
ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)	AED 120	AED 130	8%	Ajman
Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)	AED 12,000	AED 13,000	8%	Ajman
Hair Transplant (FUE)	AED 12,000	AED 13,000	8%	Ajman
Cataract Surgery	AED 6,500	AED 7,000	7%	Ajman
ACL Reconstruction	AED 28,000	AED 30,000	7%	Ajman
Echocardiogram	AED 650	AED 700	7%	Ajman
Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)	AED 14,000	AED 15,000	7%	Ajman
Physiotherapy Session	AED 280	AED 300	7%	Ajman
Hip Replacement (Total)	AED 52,000	AED 55,000	6%	Ajman
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)	AED 17,000	AED 18,000	6%	Ajman
Liposuction	AED 15,000	AED 16,000	6%	Ajman
LASIK Eye Surgery	AED 4,800	AED 5,000	4%	Ajman

Dental CrownAjman

Ajman

AED 1,200

Sharjah

AED 1,400

Diff

15%

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)Ajman

Ajman

AED 130

Sharjah

AED 150

Diff

14%

Root Canal TreatmentAjman

Ajman

AED 1,400

Sharjah

AED 1,600

Diff

13%

Endoscopy (Upper GI)Ajman

Ajman

AED 2,200

Sharjah

AED 2,500

Diff

13%

ColonoscopyAjman

Ajman

AED 2,800

Sharjah

AED 3,200

Diff

13%

Specialist ConsultationAjman

Ajman

AED 350

Sharjah

AED 400

Diff

13%

MRI ScanAjman

Ajman

AED 1,600

Sharjah

AED 1,800

Diff

12%

X-RayAjman

Ajman

AED 160

Sharjah

AED 180

Diff

12%

UltrasoundAjman

Ajman

AED 400

Sharjah

AED 450

Diff

12%

Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)Ajman

Ajman

AED 160

Sharjah

AED 180

Diff

12%

MammogramAjman

Ajman

AED 400

Sharjah

AED 450

Diff

12%

Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)Ajman

Ajman

AED 1,600

Sharjah

AED 1,800

Diff

12%

Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)Ajman

Ajman

AED 16,000

Sharjah

AED 18,000

Diff

12%

Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)Ajman

Ajman

AED 16,000

Sharjah

AED 18,000

Diff

12%

Dermal FillersAjman

Ajman

AED 1,600

Sharjah

AED 1,800

Diff

12%

GP ConsultationAjman

Ajman

AED 160

Sharjah

AED 180

Diff

12%

Comprehensive Health CheckupAjman

Ajman

AED 900

Sharjah

AED 1,000

Diff

11%

Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)Ajman

Ajman

AED 250

Sharjah

AED 280

Diff

11%

Knee Replacement (Total)Ajman

Ajman

AED 45,000

Sharjah

AED 50,000

Diff

11%

Vitamin D TestAjman

Ajman

AED 100

Sharjah

AED 110

Diff

10%

Dental Implant (Single Tooth)Ajman

Ajman

AED 5,000

Sharjah

AED 5,500

Diff

10%

Teeth Whitening (In-Office)Ajman

Ajman

AED 1,000

Sharjah

AED 1,100

Diff

10%

Tooth ExtractionAjman

Ajman

AED 500

Sharjah

AED 550

Diff

10%

Caesarean Section (C-Section)Ajman

Ajman

AED 20,000

Sharjah

AED 22,000

Diff

10%

Botox InjectionsAjman

Ajman

AED 1,000

Sharjah

AED 1,100

Diff

10%

Psychology / Therapy SessionAjman

Ajman

AED 500

Sharjah

AED 550

Diff

10%

IVF Treatment (One Cycle)Ajman

Ajman

AED 22,000

Sharjah

AED 24,000

Diff

CT ScanAjman

Ajman

AED 1,200

Sharjah

AED 1,300

Diff

ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)Ajman

Ajman

AED 120

Sharjah

AED 130

Diff

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)Ajman

Ajman

AED 12,000

Sharjah

AED 13,000

Diff

Hair Transplant (FUE)Ajman

Ajman

AED 12,000

Sharjah

AED 13,000

Diff

Cataract SurgeryAjman

Ajman

AED 6,500

Sharjah

AED 7,000

Diff

ACL ReconstructionAjman

Ajman

AED 28,000

Sharjah

AED 30,000

Diff

EchocardiogramAjman

Ajman

AED 650

Sharjah

AED 700

Diff

Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)Ajman

Ajman

AED 14,000

Sharjah

AED 15,000

Diff

Physiotherapy SessionAjman

Ajman

AED 280

Sharjah

AED 300

Diff

Hip Replacement (Total)Ajman

Ajman

AED 52,000

Sharjah

AED 55,000

Diff

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)Ajman

Ajman

AED 17,000

Sharjah

AED 18,000

Diff

LiposuctionAjman

Ajman

AED 15,000

Sharjah

AED 16,000

Diff

LASIK Eye SurgeryAjman

Ajman

AED 4,800

Sharjah

AED 5,000

Diff

Biggest Savings Between Ajman & Sharjah

Dental Crown

Save AED 200 (15%) by choosing Ajman

Ajman: AED 1,200Sharjah: AED 1,400

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)

Save AED 20 (14%) by choosing Ajman

Ajman: AED 130Sharjah: AED 150

Root Canal Treatment

Save AED 200 (13%) by choosing Ajman

Ajman: AED 1,400Sharjah: AED 1,600

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Disclaimer: All prices shown are indicative ranges based on the DOH Mandatory Tariff (Shafafiya) methodology, DHA DRG parameters, and market-observed data as of March 2026. Actual costs vary by facility, doctor, clinical complexity, and insurance plan. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or financial advice. Always obtain a personalised quote from the healthcare provider before proceeding with any procedure. Data cross-referenced with the UAE Open Healthcare Directory.