Health & Emergencies
Greece has European-quality healthcare with reasonable care. Standards vary between Athens and islands.
The public system offers coverage; EU tourists can use the EHIC.
Good-quality private clinics in Athens and tourist areas.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 60-100 EUR ($66-110 USD) |
| Emergency room | 200-350 EUR ($220-385 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 400-700 EUR ($440-770 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 2,500-6,000 EUR ($2,750-6,600 USD) |
| Ambulance | 200-350 EUR ($220-385 USD) |
| Raio-X | 80-150 EUR ($88-165 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 40-80 EUR ($44-88 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Greece. 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 Greece is 112. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers coverage; EU tourists can use the EHIC.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 60-100 EUR ($66-110 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are well distributed in Athens and the islands, generally open until 7pm, with European medication.
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