The cost of a study is dependent on the location of the study, however, the prime reason for a study conducted outside of the U.S is not cost. The research must be associated with the region the study is being conducted. Along with the regulations that need to be followed within that area. Yes, the cost of research within the U.S.A is costly but moving to a developing country to conduct a study is not solely due to cost. There is the advantage of a decrease in cost to conduct studies in developing countries, but the resources might not equate to the standards that the U.S FDA upholds. Therefore, there are cost advantages and disadvantages when deciding the location to conduct a study. Cost should not be the leading factor for picking a destination for a study.