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title: "How much does a defibrillator cost?"
description: "A defibrillator costs 1,000–3,000 $. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/cost/defibrillator/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a defibrillator cost?

**Typical cost: 1,000–3,000 $**

A device that delivers a controlled electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm.

> Public-access AED; hospital manual defibrillator-monitors cost $15,000-40,000.

## How that compares

*Defibrillator against things of a similar money.*

- Defibrillator: 1,000–3,000 $
- Garage door: 700–5,000 $
- Saxophone: 300–9,000 $
- Server rack: 400–5,000 $
- Refrigerator: 500–3,500 $
- Sofa: 350–5,000 $
- Treadmill: 400–6,000 $
- Traffic light: 500–3,000 $

## How to read this figure

This is a typical purchase price, not a quote. Actual prices move with specification, brand and where you buy.

> Prices are in US dollars and are indicative only. They date faster than anything else on this site — treat them as an order of magnitude. Installation, delivery and tax are excluded unless the note above says otherwise.

## More about a defibrillator

- [How much does a defibrillator weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/defibrillator/) — 1.3–4 kg
- [How long does a defibrillator last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/defibrillator/) — 7–12 yr

## Common questions

### How much does a defibrillator cost?

A defibrillator costs 1,000–3,000 $. Public-access AED; hospital manual defibrillator-monitors cost $15,000-40,000.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)