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Medical Tourism in Brazil
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Best Hospitals in
Brazil
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Medical tourism in Brazil: key facts
- MapHospitals lists 579 hospitals in Brazil across 2 cities.
- The most listings are in São Paulo (313) and Rio de Janeiro (266).
- 292 doctors at these hospitals have a profile.
- 17 hospitals list an accreditation such as JCI or NABH.
Source: MapHospitals directory, November 2026.
Cities
Medical Tourism Cities in Brazil
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Treatments
Medical Treatments in Brazil
Brazil is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Oncology
66 hospitals
Pediatrics
42 hospitals
Neurology
40 hospitals
Nephrology
38 hospitals
Urology
37 hospitals
Orthopaedics
33 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
33 hospitals
Gastroenterology
28 hospitals
Dermatology
27 hospitals
Pulmonology
27 hospitals
Neonatology
18 hospitals
Stomatology
18 hospitals
Gynaecology
15 hospitals
Psychiatry
11 hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology
11 hospitals
Perinatology
11 hospitals
Proctology
6 hospitals
Microbiology
4 hospitals
Hepatology
2 hospitals
Rheumatology
1 hospital
Podiatry
Otolaryngology
Venereology
Anaesthesiology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in Brazil
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
79%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
89%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
R$1,500
Hospital Room
per day
per day
R$150
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (R$)
Business Lunch
R$60
↓36%
US R$94
Budget Meal
R$25
↓60%
US R$62
Cheap Restaurant
R$30
↓62%
US R$78
Water Bottle (1.5L)
R$3
↓71%
US R$10
Coffee (Café)
R$10
↓62%
US R$26
Groceries (Weekly)
R$300
↓52%
US R$624
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 60 | 36% less |
| Budget Meal | 25 | 60% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 30 | 62% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 3 | 71% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 10 | 62% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 300 | 52% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in Brazil include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.
Accommodation Costs (R$)
Budget Hotel / Night
R$150
↓68%
US R$468
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
R$450
↓52%
US R$936
Luxury Hotel / Night
R$1,200
↓42%
US R$2,080
Airbnb / Month
R$2,500
↓81%
US R$13,000
Apartment (City Centre)
R$3,500
↓69%
US R$11,440
Apartment (Outside Centre)
R$1,800
↓78%
US R$8,320
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 150 | 68% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 450 | 52% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 1,200 | 42% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 2,500 | 81% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 3,500 | 69% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 1,800 | 78% less |
Stay Smart
For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.
Healthcare Costs (R$)
Doctor Consultation
R$200
↓81%
US R$1,040
Hospital Room / Day
R$1,500
↓92%
US R$18,200
Basic Medicine
R$30
↓62%
US R$78
Travel Health Insurance / Day
R$25
↓81%
US R$130
Nursing Care / Day
R$400
↓78%
US R$1,820
Physiotherapy Session
R$150
↓81%
US R$780
Dental Checkup
R$150
↓86%
US R$1,040
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 200 | 81% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 1,500 | 92% less |
| Basic Medicine | 30 | 62% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 25 | 81% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 400 | 78% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 150 | 81% less |
| Dental Checkup | 150 | 86% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in Brazil costs up to 89% less than the US. A hospital room is just R$1,500/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.
Transport Costs (R$)
Local Transport (Monthly)
R$200
↓45%
US R$364
Airport Taxi
R$120
↓58%
US R$286
Taxi per km
R$4
↓62%
US R$10
Fuel / Litre
R$6
US R$5
Local SIM + Data
R$50
↓76%
US R$208
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 200 | 45% less |
| Airport Taxi | 120 | 58% less |
| Taxi per km | 4 | 62% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 6 | 15% more |
| Local SIM + Data | 50 | 76% less |
Getting Around
Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.
Daily Life Costs (R$)
Internet / Month
R$100
↓70%
US R$338
Laundry / Load
R$15
↓28%
US R$21
Mobile Prepaid / Month
R$40
↓85%
US R$260
Clothes (Avg.)
R$180
↓13%
US R$208
Haircut
R$40
↓69%
US R$130
Movie Ticket
R$30
↓62%
US R$78
Gym / Month
R$100
↓65%
US R$286
Beer
R$12
↓67%
US R$36
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 100 | 70% less |
| Laundry / Load | 15 | 28% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 40 | 85% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 180 | 13% less |
| Haircut | 40 | 69% less |
| Movie Ticket | 30 | 62% less |
| Gym / Month | 100 | 65% less |
| Beer | 12 | 67% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in Brazil are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.
Spending Breakdown
* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.
Brazil is one of the world's top destinations for cosmetic surgery, performing more procedures per capita than almost any other country. The country is the birthplace of many aesthetic techniques and home to legendary surgeons. Brazil also offers excellent cardiac, orthopaedic, and oncology care.
Why Brazil for Medical Tourism?
Brazilian plastic surgeons are considered among the world's best, with pioneering techniques in body contouring, rhinoplasty, and facial rejuvenation. Hospitals like Albert Einstein, Sírio-Libanês, and HCor in São Paulo are internationally acclaimed.
Top Hospitals
Top Hospitals in Brazil
Ranked by how complete and credible each profile is: photos, doctors, accreditations, verified owners and patient interest
Hospital Estância Morro Grande - Especializado em Saúde Mental
São Paulo, Brazil · Hospital
Psychiatry
PAI-ZN (Polo de Atenção Intensiva em Saúde Mental da Zona Norte)
São Paulo, Brazil · Hospital
Psychiatry
Centro de Atenção Integrada à Saúde Mental (CAISM) UNIFESP/SPDM
São Paulo, Brazil · Hospital
Psychiatry
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