Health & Emergencies
Australia has a world-class healthcare system with excellent standards in both public and private hospitals. Medicare offers coverage to some international visitors.
The public system (Medicare) offers quality care to residents; tourists must carry their own insurance.
Excellent private clinics with state-of-the-art technology and highly qualified professionals.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 80-150 AUD ($53-100 USD) |
| Emergency room | 200-400 AUD ($133-267 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 500-1,000 AUD ($333-667 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 5,000-15,000 AUD ($3,330-10,000 USD) |
| Ambulance | 500-1,000 AUD ($333-667 USD) |
| Raio-X | 100-200 AUD ($67-133 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 50-100 AUD ($33-67 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Australia. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in Australia is 000. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system (Medicare) offers quality care to residents; tourists must carry their own insurance.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 80-150 AUD ($53-100 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies (Chemists) in every city, generally open until 6pm, with guaranteed-quality medication.
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