Health & Emergencies
Austria has an excellent European healthcare system with modern hospitals and superior-quality services. Emergency treatment meets international standards.
The public system (ÖGK) covers residents; EU tourists can use the EHIC card.
High-quality private clinics with experienced professionals and modern equipment.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 60-100 EUR ($65-110 USD) |
| Emergency room | 150-250 EUR ($165-275 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 400-700 EUR ($440-770 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 3,000-8,000 EUR ($3,300-8,800 USD) |
| Ambulance | 200-300 EUR ($220-330 USD) |
| Raio-X | 80-150 EUR ($88-165 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 50-100 EUR ($55-110 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Austria. 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 Austria is 112. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system (ÖGK) covers residents; EU tourists can use the EHIC card.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 60-100 EUR ($65-110 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies (Apotheken) are well distributed in every city, open until 6pm, with European medication available.
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