Liquid-Based Pap Smear Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
National average price
$1,234 MXN
Typical range
$800–$1,613 MXN
Providers
28
Performed by the gynecologist, the liquid-based Pap smear is a variant of the screening test that collects cells from the cervix and preserves them in a liquid for laboratory analysis. It's a women's health prevention tool.
What is it for? It helps detect changes in cervical cells early on that warrant monitoring or further study.
What to expect? The sample collection is quick, done during a gynecological exam, and the sample is sent to the laboratory for processing.
It's part of routine gynecological check-ups. To find out how often you should have it done, it's best to consult your doctor.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $350 MXN |
| 2 | Puebla Puebla | $600 MXN |
| 3 | San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $600 MXN |
| 4 | Toluca México | $650 MXN |
| 5 | San Ignacio Cerro Gordo Jalisco | $800 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tapachula Chiapas | $1,600 MXN |
| 2 | Tuxtla Gutierrez Chiapas | $1,600 MXN |
| 3 | Ciudad del Carmen Campeche | $1,700 MXN |
| 4 | León Guanajuato | $1,800 MXN |
| 5 | Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza Oaxaca | $2,200 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $350 | 1 |
| Puebla Puebla | $600 | 1 |
| San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $600 | 1 |
| Toluca México | $650 | 1 |
| San Ignacio Cerro Gordo Jalisco | $800 | 1 |
| Santiago Nuevo León | $800 | 1 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $950 | 2 |
| Pachuca de Soto Hidalgo | $950 | 1 |
| García Nuevo León | $1,100 | 2 |
| Morelia Michoacán de Ocampo | $1,200 | 1 |
| Chihuahua Chihuahua | $1,400 | 2 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $1,425 | 8 |
| San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $1,500 | 1 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $1,500 | 1 |
| Tapachula Chiapas | $1,600 | 1 |
| Tuxtla Gutierrez Chiapas | $1,600 | 1 |
| Ciudad del Carmen Campeche | $1,700 | 1 |
| León Guanajuato | $1,800 | 1 |
| Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza Oaxaca | $2,200 | 1 |
Before you book
- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
- Ask exactly what a quoted price covers. Consultation, imaging, anaesthesia, materials and follow-up visits are often quoted separately.
- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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