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Medical Tourism in Costa Rica
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Medical tourism in Costa Rica: key facts
- MapHospitals lists 137 hospitals in Costa Rica across 1 city.
- 68 doctors at these hospitals have a profile.
Source: MapHospitals directory, November 2026.
Cities
Medical Tourism Cities in Costa Rica
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Treatments
Medical Treatments in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Gastroenterology
15 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
10 hospitals
Orthopaedics
9 hospitals
Gynaecology
9 hospitals
Dermatology
8 hospitals
Oncology
7 hospitals
Nephrology
6 hospitals
Stomatology
6 hospitals
Pediatrics
4 hospitals
Urology
4 hospitals
Psychiatry
3 hospitals
Pulmonology
3 hospitals
Neurology
2 hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology
2 hospitals
Neonatology
1 hospital
Rheumatology
1 hospital
Podiatry
Hepatology
Proctology
Otolaryngology
Venereology
Microbiology
Perinatology
Anaesthesiology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in Costa Rica
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
70%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
88%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
₡150,000
Hospital Room
per day
per day
₡25,000
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (₡)
Business Lunch
₡7,000
↓25%
US ₡9,360
Budget Meal
₡4,000
↓36%
US ₡6,240
Cheap Restaurant
₡4,500
↓42%
US ₡7,800
Water Bottle (1.5L)
₡700
↓33%
US ₡1,040
Coffee (Café)
₡2,000
↓23%
US ₡2,600
Groceries (Weekly)
₡35,000
↓44%
US ₡62,400
| Item | ₡ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 7,000 | 25% less |
| Budget Meal | 4,000 | 36% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 4,500 | 42% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 700 | 33% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 2,000 | 23% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 35,000 | 44% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in Costa Rica 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 (₡)
Budget Hotel / Night
₡25,000
↓47%
US ₡46,800
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
₡60,000
↓36%
US ₡93,600
Luxury Hotel / Night
₡180,000
↓13%
US ₡208,000
Airbnb / Month
₡380,000
↓71%
US ₡1,300,000
Apartment (City Centre)
₡500,000
↓56%
US ₡1,144,000
Apartment (Outside Centre)
₡280,000
↓66%
US ₡832,000
| Item | ₡ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 25,000 | 47% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 60,000 | 36% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 180,000 | 13% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 380,000 | 71% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 500,000 | 56% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 280,000 | 66% 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 (₡)
Doctor Consultation
₡25,000
↓76%
US ₡104,000
Hospital Room / Day
₡150,000
↓92%
US ₡1,820,000
Basic Medicine
₡5,000
↓36%
US ₡7,800
Travel Health Insurance / Day
₡4,000
↓69%
US ₡13,000
Nursing Care / Day
₡50,000
↓73%
US ₡182,000
Physiotherapy Session
₡25,000
↓68%
US ₡78,000
Dental Checkup
₡20,000
↓81%
US ₡104,000
| Item | ₡ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 25,000 | 76% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 150,000 | 92% less |
| Basic Medicine | 5,000 | 36% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 4,000 | 69% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 50,000 | 73% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 25,000 | 68% less |
| Dental Checkup | 20,000 | 81% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in Costa Rica costs up to 88% less than the US. A hospital room is just ₡150,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.
Transport Costs (₡)
Local Transport (Monthly)
₡20,000
↓45%
US ₡36,400
Airport Taxi
₡18,000
↓37%
US ₡28,600
Taxi per km
₡700
↓33%
US ₡1,040
Fuel / Litre
₡800
US ₡520
Local SIM + Data
₡5,000
↓76%
US ₡20,800
| Item | ₡ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 20,000 | 45% less |
| Airport Taxi | 18,000 | 37% less |
| Taxi per km | 700 | 33% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 800 | 54% more |
| Local SIM + Data | 5,000 | 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 (₡)
Internet / Month
₡15,000
↓56%
US ₡33,800
Laundry / Load
₡3,000
US ₡2,080
Mobile Prepaid / Month
₡6,000
↓77%
US ₡26,000
Clothes (Avg.)
₡20,000
↓4%
US ₡20,800
Haircut
₡5,000
↓62%
US ₡13,000
Movie Ticket
₡3,500
↓55%
US ₡7,800
Gym / Month
₡25,000
↓13%
US ₡28,600
Beer
₡2,000
↓45%
US ₡3,640
| Item | ₡ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 15,000 | 56% less |
| Laundry / Load | 3,000 | 44% more |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 6,000 | 77% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 20,000 | 4% less |
| Haircut | 5,000 | 62% less |
| Movie Ticket | 3,500 | 55% less |
| Gym / Month | 25,000 | 13% less |
| Beer | 2,000 | 45% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rica has established itself as a premium medical tourism destination in Central America, attracting over 70,000 medical tourists annually. Known for its stable democracy, high literacy rate, and "Pura Vida" lifestyle, the country offers excellent dental care, cosmetic surgery, and orthopaedic procedures at 40-60% less than US prices.
Why Costa Rica for Medical Tourism?
CIMA Hospital in San José holds JCI accreditation, and the country's healthcare system consistently ranks among the best in Latin America. Costa Rica is particularly popular with North American retirees and dental tourists.
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