Catheter Placement Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison

National average price

$950 MXN

Minimum

$200

Maximum

$2,000

Providers

When a person cannot urinate on their own, needs to drain the bladder, or requires feeding or aspiration through the digestive tract, placement of a catheter/tube is often indicated. This service consists of inserting a thin, flexible tube into a body cavity, such as the bladder (urinary catheter) or the digestive tract.

When is it indicated? In urinary retention, fluid control, assisted feeding, or after certain surgeries, according to the professional's assessment.

What to expect? It is a brief procedure performed with sterile technique; it may cause temporary discomfort.

Who places it? It is performed by urologists, general practitioners, or trained nursing staff. It is advisable for a professional to assess the reason and the most appropriate type of tube.

Most Affordable Cities

#	City	Average Price	Range	Providers
1	Chetumal Quintana Roo	$200 MXN	$200 - $200	1
2	Arandas Jalisco	$400 MXN	$400 - $400	1
3	Cancún Quintana Roo	$1,200 MXN	$1,200 - $1,200	1
4	Chihuahua Chihuahua	$2,000 MXN	$2,000 - $2,000	1

Most Expensive Cities

#	City	Average Price	Range	Providers
1	Chetumal Quintana Roo	$200 MXN	$200 - $200	1
2	Arandas Jalisco	$400 MXN	$400 - $400	1
3	Cancún Quintana Roo	$1,200 MXN	$1,200 - $1,200	1
4	Chihuahua Chihuahua	$2,000 MXN	$2,000 - $2,000	1

All Cities

City	Average Price	Min.	Max.	Providers
Chetumal Quintana Roo	$200	$200	$200	1
Arandas Jalisco	$400	$400	$400	1
Cancún Quintana Roo	$1,200	$1,200	$1,200	1
Chihuahua Chihuahua	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000	1