Health & Emergencies
Bulgaria has a European-quality healthcare system with modern care. Costs are lower than other European countries.
The public system covers residents; EU tourists can use the EHIC.
Private clinics with a good standard and more affordable costs.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 50-100 BGN ($28-56 USD) |
| Emergency room | 150-300 BGN ($84-168 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 300-500 BGN ($168-280 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 2,000-5,000 BGN ($1,120-2,800 USD) |
| Ambulance | 100-200 BGN ($56-112 USD) |
| Raio-X | 50-100 BGN ($28-56 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 30-60 BGN ($17-34 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Bulgaria. 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 Bulgaria is 112. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system covers residents; EU tourists can use the EHIC.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 50-100 BGN ($28-56 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are well distributed in cities, open until 6-7pm, with European medication available.
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