Health & Emergencies
Croatia offers European-quality healthcare with good standards in Zagreb hospitals. EU tourists can use EHIC.
The public system covers residents; EU tourists can use the EHIC.
Good-quality private clinics available in Zagreb.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 50-100 EUR ($55-110 USD) |
| Emergency room | 150-300 EUR ($165-330 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 300-600 EUR ($330-660 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 2,000-5,000 EUR ($2,200-5,500 USD) |
| Ambulance | 100-200 EUR ($110-220 USD) |
| Raio-X | 50-100 EUR ($55-110 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 30-60 EUR ($33-66 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Croatia. 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 Croatia 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 EUR ($55-110 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are well distributed, generally open until 7pm, with European medication.
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