Hong Kong
Health & Emergencies

Healthcare Guide: Hong Kong

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Hong Kong has a world-class healthcare system with modern, excellent hospitals. Superior Asian standards.

Risk Indicators

Low
Health Risk
Excellent
Hospital Quality
Low
Security Risk
HKD (Hong Kong Dollar)
Local Currency

What to Know Before You Travel

Healthcare System

Public System

The public system offers quality care to residents; tourists generally go private.

Private Network

Excellent private hospitals with international standards.

Estimated Medical Costs

ServiceEstimated Cost
General practice visit500-1,000 HKD ($65-130 USD)
Emergency room2,000-3,000 HKD ($260-390 USD)
Hospitalization (per day)3,000-6,000 HKD ($390-780 USD)
Emergency surgery30,000-80,000 HKD ($3,900-10,400 USD)
Ambulance1,500-2,500 HKD ($195-325 USD)
Raio-X500-1,000 HKD ($65-130 USD)
Exames de sangue300-600 HKD ($39-78 USD)

* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.

Recommended Hospitals

Queen Mary Hospital Public
Hong Kong
Excellent public hospital
Matilda International Hospital Private
Hong Kong
Premium-quality private hospital

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are well distributed, many open 24h, with guaranteed-quality medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Hong Kong. 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 Hong Kong is 999. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.

The public system offers quality care to residents; tourists generally go private.

Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 500-1,000 HKD ($65-130 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.

Pharmacies are well distributed, many open 24h, with guaranteed-quality medication.

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