Health & Emergencies
India offers healthcare with varying quality, but private hospitals in major cities are excellent. Popular medical tourism destination.
The public system offers basic care of variable quality.
Private hospitals in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore offer international standards at very low costs.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 1,000-2,000 INR ($12-24 USD) |
| Emergency room | 5,000-10,000 INR ($60-120 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 10,000-30,000 INR ($120-360 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 100,000-300,000 INR ($1,200-3,600 USD) |
| Ambulance | 2,000-5,000 INR ($24-60 USD) |
| Raio-X | 1,000-2,000 INR ($12-24 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 500-1,000 INR ($6-12 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for India. 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 India is 100. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers basic care of variable quality.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 1,000-2,000 INR ($12-24 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are abundant in cities, many open 24h, with very cheap generic medication.
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