I got stitched at a private clinic for about 1/10th that here. I'm in NZ so salaries are a bit lower but cost of living a bit higher. $7500 seems well out of w

I got stitched at a private clinic for about 1/10th that here. I'm in NZ so salaries are a bit lower but cost of living a bit higher. $7500 seems well out of whack. What kind of gold were the stitches made of!? Surely it could be done for cheaper than that.