Cost is the reason many people first look abroad, and it is also where the numbers are most often dressed up. This guide gives you honest ranges, separates what is included from what is not, and shows where the real savings are, so you can compare quotes on a like-for-like basis.
Quick cost comparison
One unit throughout: the clinic price of one own-egg IVF cycle (monitoring, egg retrieval, lab work and a fresh transfer) before medication, which is billed separately. Each own-egg figure comes from the dated source linked in the table. Donor-egg figures are advertised prices cross-checked across sources and marked as estimates.
| Country | Own-egg cycle, before medication | Donor-egg cycle | Source / confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (baseline) | $12,000–$18,000 | $20,000–$50,000 | Inception Fertility, Mar 2026 / est. |
| United Kingdom (baseline) | ≈ £4,890 (average) | ≈ £9,000–£12,000 | Seen Fertility, 2025–26 data / est. |
| Spain | €4,300–€6,000 | €5,900–€11,000 | Ovu, Dec 2025 / est. |
| Czech Republic | €2,500–€3,245 | €4,500–€8,000 | Czech clinic price lists, Nov 2026 / est. |
| Greece | €3,600–€3,860 | €5,000–€8,000 | Greek clinic price lists, Nov 2026 / est. |
| Portugal | not verified | €6,000–€8,000 | Estimate |
| North Cyprus | not verified | €4,500–€6,000 | Estimate |
| Mexico | see guide | ≈ $6,500–$12,500 | Clinic listings / est. |
We publish an own-egg figure only when a dated source states it in this unit: currently the US, the UK, Spain, the Czech Republic and Greece (the last two read from the clinics' own price lists in November 2026; the low Czech figure is a "from" price that leaves out anaesthesia). These are published price guides, not regulated tariffs. The US figure is one clinic network's estimate and the UK figure is an average (about £6,939 once fertility tests and medication are added, £8,314 with ICSI), so treat them as a starting point and ask for an itemised quote. Where the own-egg cell reads "see guide" or "not verified", the own-egg package ranges did not survive verification, so we print donor-egg estimates only. Own-egg figures re-checked October 2026 (Czech and Greek added November 2026); donor-egg estimates June 2026, Mexico November 2026.
What is included, and what is billed on top
The single biggest cause of a "surprise" final bill is assuming the advertised price is the whole price. It usually is not. A typical package abroad includes the consultation, egg retrieval, embryo (blastocyst) culture and a fresh transfer. Commonly charged separately:
| Item | Usually included? | Typical extra |
|---|---|---|
| Hormonal stimulation medications | Excluded | ≈ €1,000–€1,500 (up to €2,500) |
| ICSI (injecting sperm into egg) | Varies | €500–€1,500 if extra |
| PGT-A (embryo genetic screening) | Excluded | $3,000–$6,000 (US scale) |
| Frozen embryo transfer (FET) | Excluded | A separate cycle cost |
Cheapest versus best value
The lowest sticker price rarely wins once you add what is missing from it. A clinic advertising a very low cycle fee but charging separately for medications, ICSI and a second transfer can end up costing more than a clearly bundled competitor. Compare total expected cost for your plan, including a realistic chance you will need a second cycle (see success rates by age).
The egg-donor premium
Donor-egg cycles cost more than own-egg cycles in every country, because of donor compensation, matching and screening. The trade-off is a higher success rate that tracks the donor's age rather than yours. In the US a donor cycle can run $20,000 to $50,000; in Spain, the Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal and North Cyprus, advertised donor cycles commonly fall between €4,500 and €11,000.
Hidden costs to budget for
- Medications bought at home before you travel (€1,000–€1,500).
- Travel and accommodation for a 2-trip cycle or a single stay of roughly 5–15 days (longer for a full on-site cycle).
- Frozen embryo storage and shipping if you bank or move embryos.
- A repeat cycle if the first does not work, which is common, especially over 38.
- Pre-travel blood tests and screening done at home.
Estimate your total
The Eligibility + Cost Finder filters to countries that legally allow treatment for your situation, then shows the cost range and an approximate saving versus the US or UK. Pair it with the best-countries comparison to weigh price against law and success.