Health & Emergencies
Brazil has a universal public health system (SUS) and many quality private clinics. Care varies by region.
The public system (SUS) offers free care to everyone, including tourists.
Private clinics well distributed across main cities with specialized professionals.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 150-400 BRL ($30-80 USD) |
| Emergency room | 500-1,000 BRL ($100-200 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 1,000-3,000 BRL ($200-600 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 10,000-30,000 BRL ($2,000-6,000 USD) |
| Ambulance | 500-800 BRL ($100-160 USD) |
| Raio-X | 200-400 BRL ($40-80 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 100-300 BRL ($20-60 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Brazil. 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 Brazil is 192. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system (SUS) offers free care to everyone, including tourists.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 150-400 BRL ($30-80 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
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