Health & Emergencies
Saudi Arabia offers good quality medical care with modern hospitals in major cities. System is well-organized.
The public system serves residents. Tourists should use private clinics.
Private hospitals in Riyadh and Jeddah offer good-quality care.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 200-500 SAR |
| Emergency room | 500-2,000 SAR |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 2,000-8,000 SAR |
| Emergency surgery | 10,000-50,000 SAR |
| Ambulance | 300-800 SAR |
| Raio-X | 200-500 SAR |
| Exames de sangue | 150-400 SAR |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Saudi Arabia. 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 Saudi Arabia is 997. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system serves residents. Tourists should use private clinics.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 200-500 SAR, while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are modern and well stocked with international medication.
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