Health & Emergencies
Switzerland offers superior excellent medical care with world-class hospitals. System is considered among the world's best.
The public system delivers excellent care to residents. Tourists should use private clinics.
Private clinics offer world-standard care with internationally renowned professionals.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 200-400 CHF |
| Emergency room | 400-1,000 CHF |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 1,500-5,000 CHF |
| Emergency surgery | 15,000-80,000 CHF |
| Ambulance | 500-800 CHF |
| Raio-X | 300-600 CHF |
| Exames de sangue | 200-400 CHF |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Switzerland. 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 Switzerland is 144. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system delivers excellent care to residents. Tourists should use private clinics.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 200-400 CHF, while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are modern and expensive, with medication of the highest international standard.
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