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Medical Treatments in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Pediatrics

26 hospitals

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Est. from $100

Stomatology

12 hospitals

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Est. from $2,300

Gynaecology

11 hospitals

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Est. from $4,600

Cardiology

10 hospitals

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Est. from $4,600

Orthopaedics

9 hospitals

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Est. from $4,600

Oncology

8 hospitals

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Nephrology

7 hospitals

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Est. from $3,100

Urology

6 hospitals

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Est. from $9,200

Neurology

5 hospitals

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Est. from $1,600

Otorhinolaryngology

5 hospitals

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Est. from $800

Ophthalmologists

4 hospitals

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Est. from $4,600

Psychiatry

4 hospitals

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Neonatology

3 hospitals

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Est. from $12,300

Pulmonology

3 hospitals

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Est. from $2,300

Gastroenterology

2 hospitals

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Est. from $100

Dermatology

2 hospitals

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Rheumatology

2 hospitals

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Hepatology

1 hospital

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Proctology

1 hospital

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Microbiology

1 hospital

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Podiatry

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Otolaryngology

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Venereology

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Perinatology

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Anaesthesiology

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Cost Guide

Cost of Living in Johannesburg

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

73%

Cheaper than USA
on average

88%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

R5,450

Hospital Room
per day

R763

Budget Hotel
per night

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Food & Dining Costs (R)

Business Lunch

R218 ↓35%

US R333

Budget Meal

R109 ↓51%

US R222

Cheap Restaurant

R131 ↓53%

US R278

Water Bottle (1.5L)

R13 ↓65%

US R37

Coffee (Café)

R44 ↓52%

US R93

Groceries (Weekly)

R1,308 ↓41%

US R2,220

Item	R	vs US
Business Lunch	218	35% less
Budget Meal	109	51% less
Cheap Restaurant	131	53% less
Water Bottle (1.5L)	13	65% less
Coffee (Café)	44	52% less
Groceries (Weekly)	1,308	41% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Johannesburg 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

R763 ↓54%

US R1,665

Mid-Range Hotel / Night

R2,180 ↓35%

US R3,330

Luxury Hotel / Night

R6,540 ↓12%

US R7,400

Airbnb / Month

R10,900 ↓76%

US R46,250

Apartment (City Centre)

R15,260 ↓63%

US R40,700

Apartment (Outside Centre)

R8,175 ↓72%

US R29,600

Item	R	vs US
Budget Hotel / Night	763	54% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night	2,180	35% less
Luxury Hotel / Night	6,540	12% less
Airbnb / Month	10,900	76% less
Apartment (City Centre)	15,260	63% less
Apartment (Outside Centre)	8,175	72% 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

R654 ↓82%

US R3,700

Hospital Room / Day

R5,450 ↓92%

US R64,750

Basic Medicine

R131 ↓53%

US R278

Travel Health Insurance / Day

R109 ↓76%

US R463

Nursing Care / Day

R2,180 ↓66%

US R6,475

Physiotherapy Session

R763 ↓73%

US R2,775

Dental Checkup

R654 ↓82%

US R3,700

Item	R	vs US
Doctor Consultation	654	82% less
Hospital Room / Day	5,450	92% less
Basic Medicine	131	53% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day	109	76% less
Nursing Care / Day	2,180	66% less
Physiotherapy Session	763	73% less
Dental Checkup	654	82% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Johannesburg costs up to 88% less than the US. A hospital room is just R5,450/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)

R763 ↓41%

US R1,295

Airport Taxi

R545 ↓46%

US R1,018

Taxi per km

R13 ↓65%

US R37

Fuel / Litre

R27

US R19

Local SIM + Data

R218 ↓71%

US R740

Item	R	vs US
Local Transport (Monthly)	763	41% less
Airport Taxi	545	46% less
Taxi per km	13	65% less
Fuel / Litre	27	46% more
Local SIM + Data	218	71% 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

R872 ↓27%

US R1,203

Laundry / Load

R65 ↓12%

US R74

Mobile Prepaid / Month

R164 ↓82%

US R925

Clothes (Avg.)

R872

US R740

Haircut

R109 ↓76%

US R463

Movie Ticket

R109 ↓61%

US R278

Gym / Month

R545 ↓46%

US R1,018

Beer

R33 ↓75%

US R130

Item	R	vs US
Internet / Month	872	27% less
Laundry / Load	65	12% less
Mobile Prepaid / Month	164	82% less
Clothes (Avg.)	872	18% more
Haircut	109	76% less
Movie Ticket	109	61% less
Gym / Month	545	46% less
Beer	33	75% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Johannesburg 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.

Johannesburg is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in South Africa. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.

Why Choose Johannesburg for Medical Treatment?

Johannesburg is Africa's economic capital with the continent's most extensive medical infrastructure. The city is home to Netcare Milpark Hospital and numerous specialist centres.

Medical Tourism in Johannesburg

Patients from around the world travel to Johannesburg for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.

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