How much does it cost to keep someone alive?

Answer 1

This question is like "How long is a piece of string?" The answer depends on the situation, location and condition of the person.

* A normal healthy person can get along on a few dollars a day (e.g. a street person or a student traveller can get by on $10 to $30 a day) * A prisoner in a fedeal institution can cost up to $100,000 a year for all associated costs * A hospital room can run $1000/day, ICU much more.

* Some medications cost $2000/injection for several injections aday * An organ transplant can cost $100,000 or more withot subsequent care * An astronaut needs millions of dollars of support for each flight * Pharmacist provided medications are $1 to $100 a pill. * Poverty levels in most locations are $20,000/yr.