The cost of a mumps vaccine cannot be generalized, but depends on the size of the city and the type of hospital. The mumps vaccine is usually more expensive in provincial capitals and tertiary care hospitals, usually ranging from$198.50 to$203.70 per shot. In second tier cities, second class A and third class B hospitals, the mumps vaccine is relatively inexpensive, usually ranging from 156.5 to 178.2 yuan per shot. The mumps vaccine is cheapest in third-tier cities and tertiary care hospitals, usually ranging from RMB 118.5 to 123.9 per shot. However, the price of the mumps vaccine also varies slightly depending on the manufacturer.