How Much Does Medical Equipment Repair Cost in Pakistan?

Confused about repair quotes? This guide breaks down typical repair costs for common medical equipment in Pakistan so you can negotiate with confidence.

One of the most common complaints from hospital administrators and clinic owners in Pakistan is that they have no idea whether the repair quote they received is fair. Without a reference point, it is easy to overpay — or to accept a suspiciously low quote that results in poor quality work. This guide provides realistic cost ranges for the most common medical equipment repairs in Pakistan.

How Repair Costs Are Calculated

Medical equipment repair costs in Pakistan typically consist of:

Visit/inspection fee: PKR 1,500 – 5,000 (paid regardless of whether repair is done)

Labour fee: PKR 3,000 – 15,000 per job depending on complexity

Spare parts: Highly variable — can range from PKR 500 for a fuse to PKR 2 million for an X-ray tube

Typical Repair Cost Ranges by Equipment

Ultrasound Machines

Probe repair/replacement: PKR 15,000 – 150,000

Monitor replacement: PKR 25,000 – 80,000

Motherboard repair: PKR 30,000 – 120,000

Full service/calibration: PKR 15,000 – 35,000

Patient Monitors

Display replacement: PKR 8,000 – 40,000

SpO2 module repair: PKR 5,000 – 20,000

ECG module repair: PKR 8,000 – 25,000

Battery replacement: PKR 3,000 – 12,000

Ventilators

Flow sensor replacement: PKR 15,000 – 60,000

Compressor replacement: PKR 40,000 – 200,000

Full preventive maintenance: PKR 20,000 – 50,000

Control board repair: PKR 50,000 – 300,000

X-Ray Machines

X-ray tube replacement: PKR 200,000 – 800,000

Generator repair: PKR 30,000 – 150,000

Collimator repair: PKR 10,000 – 40,000

Calibration: PKR 10,000 – 25,000

Dental Equipment

Dental chair motor repair: PKR 8,000 – 30,000

Compressor repair: PKR 5,000 – 25,000

Dental X-ray tube: PKR 30,000 – 100,000

Tips to Reduce Repair Costs

Get at least 3 quotes before accepting any repair

Ask for original vs compatible parts — compatible parts cost less but may have shorter lifespan

Regular preventive maintenance costs far less than emergency repairs

AMC contracts often work out cheaper than paying per repair for critical equipment

Train staff on proper equipment use — most failures are caused by user error

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