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Rio de Janeiro
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Medical Treatments in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Orthopaedics
24 hospitals
Oncology
24 hospitals
Urology
21 hospitals
Nephrology
18 hospitals
Pediatrics
17 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
16 hospitals
Dermatology
15 hospitals
Neurology
14 hospitals
Gastroenterology
13 hospitals
Neonatology
12 hospitals
Perinatology
11 hospitals
Pulmonology
9 hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology
7 hospitals
Stomatology
6 hospitals
Psychiatry
3 hospitals
Gynaecology
3 hospitals
Proctology
2 hospitals
Microbiology
1 hospital
Podiatry
Hepatology
Rheumatology
Otolaryngology
Venereology
Anaesthesiology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in Rio de Janeiro
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
78%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
89%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
R$1,530
Hospital Room
per day
per day
R$153
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (R$)
Business Lunch
R$61
↓35%
US R$94
Budget Meal
R$26
↓58%
US R$62
Cheap Restaurant
R$31
↓60%
US R$78
Water Bottle (1.5L)
R$3
↓71%
US R$10
Coffee (Café)
R$10
↓62%
US R$26
Groceries (Weekly)
R$306
↓51%
US R$624
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 61 | 35% less |
| Budget Meal | 26 | 58% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 31 | 60% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 3 | 71% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 10 | 62% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 306 | 51% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in Rio de Janeiro 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$153
↓67%
US R$468
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
R$459
↓51%
US R$936
Luxury Hotel / Night
R$1,224
↓41%
US R$2,080
Airbnb / Month
R$2,550
↓80%
US R$13,000
Apartment (City Centre)
R$3,570
↓69%
US R$11,440
Apartment (Outside Centre)
R$1,836
↓78%
US R$8,320
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 153 | 67% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 459 | 51% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 1,224 | 41% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 2,550 | 80% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 3,570 | 69% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 1,836 | 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$204
↓80%
US R$1,040
Hospital Room / Day
R$1,530
↓92%
US R$18,200
Basic Medicine
R$31
↓60%
US R$78
Travel Health Insurance / Day
R$26
↓80%
US R$130
Nursing Care / Day
R$408
↓78%
US R$1,820
Physiotherapy Session
R$153
↓80%
US R$780
Dental Checkup
R$153
↓85%
US R$1,040
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 204 | 80% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 1,530 | 92% less |
| Basic Medicine | 31 | 60% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 26 | 80% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 408 | 78% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 153 | 80% less |
| Dental Checkup | 153 | 85% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in Rio de Janeiro costs up to 89% less than the US. A hospital room is just R$1,530/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$204
↓44%
US R$364
Airport Taxi
R$122
↓57%
US R$286
Taxi per km
R$4
↓62%
US R$10
Fuel / Litre
R$6
US R$5
Local SIM + Data
R$51
↓75%
US R$208
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 204 | 44% less |
| Airport Taxi | 122 | 57% less |
| Taxi per km | 4 | 62% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 6 | 15% more |
| Local SIM + Data | 51 | 75% 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$102
↓70%
US R$338
Laundry / Load
R$15
↓28%
US R$21
Mobile Prepaid / Month
R$41
↓84%
US R$260
Clothes (Avg.)
R$184
↓12%
US R$208
Haircut
R$41
↓68%
US R$130
Movie Ticket
R$31
↓60%
US R$78
Gym / Month
R$102
↓64%
US R$286
Beer
R$12
↓67%
US R$36
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 102 | 70% less |
| Laundry / Load | 15 | 28% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 41 | 84% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 184 | 12% less |
| Haircut | 41 | 68% less |
| Movie Ticket | 31 | 60% less |
| Gym / Month | 102 | 64% less |
| Beer | 12 | 67% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in Rio de Janeiro 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.
Rio de Janeiro is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Brazil. 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 Rio de Janeiro for Medical Treatment?
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Medical Tourism in Rio de Janeiro
Patients from around the world travel to Rio de Janeiro 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.
Top Hospitals
Best Hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ranked by how complete and credible each profile is: photos, doctors, accreditations, verified owners and patient interest
IBO-Instituto Brasileiro de Otorrinolaringologia
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Hospital
Otorhinolaryngology
CIOM Centro Integrado Oftalmo-Otorrino do Méier
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Hospital
Otorhinolaryngology
Instituto de Ginecologia da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Hospital
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