Whole-body cryotherapy is a capital investment, and the sticker price of the chamber is only part of it. This guide explains what actually drives the price, what the market currently charges, and which running costs decide whether a chamber pays for itself.
| Cost driver | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Cooling technology | Electric chambers carry their own refrigeration system. Nitrogen cabins are cheaper to buy but need a recurring gas supply. |
| Capacity | A single-person chamber, a two-person chamber and a walk-in multi-person chamber sit in different price classes. |
| Cooling performance and throughput | Lower application temperature, shorter pre-cooling time and more sessions per day all raise the engineering effort - and the price. |
| Configuration and finish | Exterior finish, interior lighting, engine cabinet position and control options change the final figure. |
| Installation situation | Power connection, room preparation, access route and, for nitrogen systems, ventilation and oxygen monitoring. |
| Service and warranty | Response times, spare-part availability and on-site service differ substantially between suppliers. |
Independent industry price overviews name the following ranges. They are orientation values, not quotations - the actual figure depends on the configuration.
| System type | Typical market range |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen cryosauna (partial body) | approx. EUR 20,000 - 50,000 |
| Electric whole-body chamber | approx. EUR 50,000 - 205,000 |
Sources: kaeltekammer-wiki.com (Kaeltekammer kaufen - Preise) and vago.at (Kryokammer Kosten), retrieved September 2026. MECOTEC does not publish list prices; every chamber is quoted for the specific configuration and site.
The decisive number for a commercial operator is the cost per session over the service life. Nitrogen systems shift cost from the purchase into daily operation: every session consumes liquid nitrogen that has to be ordered, stored and refilled, and rooms need oxygen monitoring. Electric chambers move that cost forward into the hardware and then run on electricity alone.
A realistic comparison therefore adds up, over five to ten years: purchase price, installation and room preparation, energy, gas supply where applicable, maintenance and service, consumables, and the downtime cost of any session you cannot sell.
MECOTEC electric chambers are nitrogen-free and run on a three-phase connection. The published requirements for the current models are:
| Model | Capacity | Windchill (down to) | Sessions/day | Connected load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cryo:one | 1 person | -120 °C | 25 | 25 A |
| cryo:one⁺ | 2 persons | -122 °C | 100 | 32 A |
| 1COOL | 1 person | -145 °C | 80 | 32 A |
| 2COOL | 2 persons | -160 °C | 120 | 50 A |
Beyond the electrical connection you need a suitable indoor space, an access route for delivery, and a position for the engine cabinet (right, left or rear, depending on model).
Most commercial buyers do not pay a chamber out of cash flow. Financing and leasing spread the investment across the period in which the chamber earns revenue, which is usually how the business case is built. MECOTEC discusses financing options together with the quotation.
Published industry price overviews put nitrogen cryosaunas at roughly EUR 20,000-50,000 and electric whole-body chambers at roughly EUR 50,000-205,000, depending on capacity, cooling performance and configuration. A binding figure always requires a concrete configuration and installation situation, so MECOTEC quotes per project.
An electric chamber contains its own refrigeration system, which is the largest part of the hardware cost. In return it needs no nitrogen deliveries, no gas storage and no room oxygen monitoring, so the running cost per session is structurally lower. The relevant comparison is therefore total cost over the service life, not the purchase price alone.
The main items are electricity, annual maintenance and service, and consumables such as gloves, socks and mouth-nose protection. Nitrogen systems add a recurring gas supply cost per session, which electric chambers do not have.
Yes. Financing and leasing are common for commercial buyers. MECOTEC discusses financing options together with the quotation.
That depends on the model, configuration and site preparation. The engine cabinet position, the electrical connection and the room preparation are usually the critical path, which is why MECOTEC plans installation together with the customer before the order is placed.
Tell us your space, your expected sessions per day and your target market - you get a configuration and a price for exactly that setup, including installation and service.
