Health & Emergencies
Egypt has a basic healthcare system with limited quality outside Cairo. Tourists must purchase international health insurance.
The public system offers very basic care with limited resources.
Private hospitals in Cairo offer a superior standard with international teams.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 200-400 EGP ($7-14 USD) |
| Emergency room | 1,000-2,000 EGP ($35-70 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 2,000-5,000 EGP ($70-175 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 50,000-100,000 EGP ($1,750-3,500 USD) |
| Ambulance | 500-1,000 EGP ($18-35 USD) |
| Raio-X | 300-600 EGP ($10-21 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 200-400 EGP ($7-14 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Egypt. 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 Egypt is 123. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers very basic care with limited resources.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 200-400 EGP ($7-14 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies in Cairo; medication quality varies.
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