Sweden
Health & Emergencies

Healthcare Guide: Sweden

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Sweden offers excellent medical care with ultra-modern hospitals. System is one of the world's best.

Risk Indicators

Low
Health Risk
Excellent
Hospital Quality
Low
Security Risk
SEK (Swedish Krona)
Local Currency

What to Know Before You Travel

Healthcare System

Public System

The public system serves residents. Tourists should use private clinics.

Private Network

Private clinics in Stockholm offer excellent care with renowned professionals.

Estimated Medical Costs

ServiceEstimated Cost
General practice visit200-400 SEK
Emergency room500-1,500 SEK
Hospitalization (per day)1,500-5,000 SEK
Emergency surgery10,000-50,000 SEK
Ambulance500-800 SEK
Raio-X250-600 SEK
Exames de sangue200-400 SEK

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

Recommended Hospitals

Karolinska Hospital Public
Stockholm
Excellent public hospital
American Clinic Stockholm Private
Stockholm
International private clinic

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are modern and well stocked with Nordic-standard medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Sweden. 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 Sweden is 112. 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 200-400 SEK, while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.

Pharmacies are modern and well stocked with Nordic-standard medication.

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