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

For surgical procedures, the average price difference between Sharjah and Ajman 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 Sharjah and Ajman?

Medical prices differ because each city operates under different regulatory frameworks and has different operating costs. Sharjah is regulated by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), while Ajman 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 Sharjah and Ajman?

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 Sharjah and Ajman. 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 Sharjah and Ajman?

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.

Sharjah vs Ajman — Medical Procedure Costs Compared

Q: Is Sharjah or Ajman cheaper for medical care?

Ajman is cheaper overall for medical care. Out of 40 procedures compared, Sharjah is cheaper for 0 and Ajman is cheaper for 40. 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, Sharjah is the more affordable option for 0 procedures and Ajman for 40. 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 Sharjah

Cheaper in Ajman

10%

Avg. price difference

Why Prices Differ

Sharjah

MOHAP

Sharjah benefits from lower commercial rents and proximity to Dubai, which creates competition and keeps prices 15-25% below Dubai levels. MOHAP regulation applies.

Ajman

MOHAP

Ajman

Sharjah: 0 winsAjman: 2 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	Sharjah	Ajman	Difference	Cheaper
Dental Crown	AED 1,400	AED 1,200	15%	Ajman
Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)	AED 150	AED 130	14%	Ajman
Root Canal Treatment	AED 1,600	AED 1,400	13%	Ajman
Endoscopy (Upper GI)	AED 2,500	AED 2,200	13%	Ajman
Colonoscopy	AED 3,200	AED 2,800	13%	Ajman
Specialist Consultation	AED 400	AED 350	13%	Ajman
MRI Scan	AED 1,800	AED 1,600	12%	Ajman
X-Ray	AED 180	AED 160	12%	Ajman
Ultrasound	AED 450	AED 400	12%	Ajman
Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)	AED 180	AED 160	12%	Ajman
Mammogram	AED 450	AED 400	12%	Ajman
Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)	AED 1,800	AED 1,600	12%	Ajman
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)	AED 18,000	AED 16,000	12%	Ajman
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)	AED 18,000	AED 16,000	12%	Ajman
Dermal Fillers	AED 1,800	AED 1,600	12%	Ajman
GP Consultation	AED 180	AED 160	12%	Ajman
Comprehensive Health Checkup	AED 1,000	AED 900	11%	Ajman
Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)	AED 280	AED 250	11%	Ajman
Knee Replacement (Total)	AED 50,000	AED 45,000	11%	Ajman
Vitamin D Test	AED 110	AED 100	10%	Ajman
Dental Implant (Single Tooth)	AED 5,500	AED 5,000	10%	Ajman
Teeth Whitening (In-Office)	AED 1,100	AED 1,000	10%	Ajman
Tooth Extraction	AED 550	AED 500	10%	Ajman
Caesarean Section (C-Section)	AED 22,000	AED 20,000	10%	Ajman
Botox Injections	AED 1,100	AED 1,000	10%	Ajman
Psychology / Therapy Session	AED 550	AED 500	10%	Ajman
IVF Treatment (One Cycle)	AED 24,000	AED 22,000	9%	Ajman
CT Scan	AED 1,300	AED 1,200	8%	Ajman
ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)	AED 130	AED 120	8%	Ajman
Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)	AED 13,000	AED 12,000	8%	Ajman
Hair Transplant (FUE)	AED 13,000	AED 12,000	8%	Ajman
Cataract Surgery	AED 7,000	AED 6,500	7%	Ajman
ACL Reconstruction	AED 30,000	AED 28,000	7%	Ajman
Echocardiogram	AED 700	AED 650	7%	Ajman
Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)	AED 15,000	AED 14,000	7%	Ajman
Physiotherapy Session	AED 300	AED 280	7%	Ajman
Hip Replacement (Total)	AED 55,000	AED 52,000	6%	Ajman
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)	AED 18,000	AED 17,000	6%	Ajman
Liposuction	AED 16,000	AED 15,000	6%	Ajman
LASIK Eye Surgery	AED 5,000	AED 4,800	4%	Ajman

Dental CrownAjman

Sharjah

AED 1,400

Ajman

AED 1,200

Diff

15%

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 150

Ajman

AED 130

Diff

14%

Root Canal TreatmentAjman

Sharjah

AED 1,600

Ajman

AED 1,400

Diff

13%

Endoscopy (Upper GI)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 2,500

Ajman

AED 2,200

Diff

13%

ColonoscopyAjman

Sharjah

AED 3,200

Ajman

AED 2,800

Diff

13%

Specialist ConsultationAjman

Sharjah

AED 400

Ajman

AED 350

Diff

13%

MRI ScanAjman

Sharjah

AED 1,800

Ajman

AED 1,600

Diff

12%

X-RayAjman

Sharjah

AED 180

Ajman

AED 160

Diff

12%

UltrasoundAjman

Sharjah

AED 450

Ajman

AED 400

Diff

12%

Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 180

Ajman

AED 160

Diff

12%

MammogramAjman

Sharjah

AED 450

Ajman

AED 400

Diff

12%

Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 1,800

Ajman

AED 1,600

Diff

12%

Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 18,000

Ajman

AED 16,000

Diff

12%

Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 18,000

Ajman

AED 16,000

Diff

12%

Dermal FillersAjman

Sharjah

AED 1,800

Ajman

AED 1,600

Diff

12%

GP ConsultationAjman

Sharjah

AED 180

Ajman

AED 160

Diff

12%

Comprehensive Health CheckupAjman

Sharjah

AED 1,000

Ajman

AED 900

Diff

11%

Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 280

Ajman

AED 250

Diff

11%

Knee Replacement (Total)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 50,000

Ajman

AED 45,000

Diff

11%

Vitamin D TestAjman

Sharjah

AED 110

Ajman

AED 100

Diff

10%

Dental Implant (Single Tooth)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 5,500

Ajman

AED 5,000

Diff

10%

Teeth Whitening (In-Office)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 1,100

Ajman

AED 1,000

Diff

10%

Tooth ExtractionAjman

Sharjah

AED 550

Ajman

AED 500

Diff

10%

Caesarean Section (C-Section)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 22,000

Ajman

AED 20,000

Diff

10%

Botox InjectionsAjman

Sharjah

AED 1,100

Ajman

AED 1,000

Diff

10%

Psychology / Therapy SessionAjman

Sharjah

AED 550

Ajman

AED 500

Diff

10%

IVF Treatment (One Cycle)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 24,000

Ajman

AED 22,000

Diff

CT ScanAjman

Sharjah

AED 1,300

Ajman

AED 1,200

Diff

ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 130

Ajman

AED 120

Diff

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 13,000

Ajman

AED 12,000

Diff

Hair Transplant (FUE)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 13,000

Ajman

AED 12,000

Diff

Cataract SurgeryAjman

Sharjah

AED 7,000

Ajman

AED 6,500

Diff

ACL ReconstructionAjman

Sharjah

AED 30,000

Ajman

AED 28,000

Diff

EchocardiogramAjman

Sharjah

AED 700

Ajman

AED 650

Diff

Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 15,000

Ajman

AED 14,000

Diff

Physiotherapy SessionAjman

Sharjah

AED 300

Ajman

AED 280

Diff

Hip Replacement (Total)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 55,000

Ajman

AED 52,000

Diff

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)Ajman

Sharjah

AED 18,000

Ajman

AED 17,000

Diff

LiposuctionAjman

Sharjah

AED 16,000

Ajman

AED 15,000

Diff

LASIK Eye SurgeryAjman

Sharjah

AED 5,000

Ajman

AED 4,800

Diff

Biggest Savings Between Sharjah & Ajman

Dental Crown

Save AED 200 (15%) by choosing Ajman

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

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)

Save AED 20 (14%) by choosing Ajman

Sharjah: AED 150Ajman: AED 130

Root Canal Treatment

Save AED 200 (13%) by choosing Ajman

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

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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.