How much does durian falls on the head cost in Singapore?
If you durian falls on the head, the closest matching hospital treatments would cost $2,098 - $9,605 in a subsidised ward in Singapore. These estimates are based on real MOH Bill Size Benchmark data for January–December 2023, mapped to the most relevant procedures.
Cost by ward class
All Singapore public hospitals offer four ward classes. Subsidised wards (C and B2) are significantly cheaper.
| Ward | Low | High | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward C (subsidised) | $2,098 | $9,605 | 8-9 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B2 (subsidised) | $1,653 | $6,595 | 6 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B1 | $3,050 | $22,098 | Non-subsidised |
| Private | $10,892 | $26,819 | Single room |
A Private ward costs roughly 2.8x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.
Key facts
- Average hospital stay: 13 days
- Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 3x in Ward C
- 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this
- Getting hit by a durian in Singapore: $400-$8,000+ (Ward C). The durian costs $15. The head scan costs 100x more. Still worth it? Depends how good the durian is.
Frequently asked questions
Based on MOH data, durian falls on the head costs $2,098 - $9,605 in a subsidised ward (Ward C (subsidised)). This is the 25th to 75th percentile range, after government subsidies but before MediShield Life or private insurance payouts.
Ward C costs $2,098 – $9,605 while a Private ward costs $10,892 – $26,819 — roughly 2.8x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.
The average hospital stay for durian falls on the head is 13 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.
MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for durian falls on the head in subsidised wards (B2 and C) at public hospitals. Coverage depends on your claim limits and deductible. An Integrated Shield Plan provides higher coverage for B1 and Private wards.