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Medical Treatments in São Paulo
São Paulo is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Cardiology
35 hospitals
Neurology
26 hospitals
Pediatrics
25 hospitals
Nephrology
20 hospitals
Pulmonology
18 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
17 hospitals
Urology
16 hospitals
Gastroenterology
15 hospitals
Dermatology
12 hospitals
Stomatology
12 hospitals
Gynaecology
12 hospitals
Orthopaedics
9 hospitals
Psychiatry
8 hospitals
Neonatology
6 hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology
4 hospitals
Proctology
4 hospitals
Microbiology
3 hospitals
Hepatology
2 hospitals
Rheumatology
1 hospital
Podiatry
Otolaryngology
Venereology
Perinatology
Anaesthesiology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in São Paulo
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
81%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
91%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
R$1,335
Hospital Room
per day
per day
R$134
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (R$)
Business Lunch
R$53
↓43%
US R$94
Budget Meal
R$22
↓65%
US R$62
Cheap Restaurant
R$27
↓65%
US R$78
Water Bottle (1.5L)
R$3
↓71%
US R$10
Coffee (Café)
R$9
↓65%
US R$26
Groceries (Weekly)
R$267
↓57%
US R$624
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 53 | 43% less |
| Budget Meal | 22 | 65% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 27 | 65% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 3 | 71% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 9 | 65% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 267 | 57% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in São Paulo 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$134
↓71%
US R$468
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
R$401
↓57%
US R$936
Luxury Hotel / Night
R$1,068
↓49%
US R$2,080
Airbnb / Month
R$2,225
↓83%
US R$13,000
Apartment (City Centre)
R$3,115
↓73%
US R$11,440
Apartment (Outside Centre)
R$1,602
↓81%
US R$8,320
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 134 | 71% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 401 | 57% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 1,068 | 49% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 2,225 | 83% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 3,115 | 73% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 1,602 | 81% 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$178
↓83%
US R$1,040
Hospital Room / Day
R$1,335
↓93%
US R$18,200
Basic Medicine
R$27
↓65%
US R$78
Travel Health Insurance / Day
R$22
↓83%
US R$130
Nursing Care / Day
R$356
↓80%
US R$1,820
Physiotherapy Session
R$134
↓83%
US R$780
Dental Checkup
R$134
↓87%
US R$1,040
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 178 | 83% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 1,335 | 93% less |
| Basic Medicine | 27 | 65% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 22 | 83% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 356 | 80% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 134 | 83% less |
| Dental Checkup | 134 | 87% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in São Paulo costs up to 91% less than the US. A hospital room is just R$1,335/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$178
↓51%
US R$364
Airport Taxi
R$107
↓63%
US R$286
Taxi per km
R$4
↓62%
US R$10
Fuel / Litre
R$5
↓4%
US R$5
Local SIM + Data
R$45
↓78%
US R$208
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 178 | 51% less |
| Airport Taxi | 107 | 63% less |
| Taxi per km | 4 | 62% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 5 | 4% less |
| Local SIM + Data | 45 | 78% 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$89
↓74%
US R$338
Laundry / Load
R$13
↓38%
US R$21
Mobile Prepaid / Month
R$36
↓86%
US R$260
Clothes (Avg.)
R$160
↓23%
US R$208
Haircut
R$36
↓72%
US R$130
Movie Ticket
R$27
↓65%
US R$78
Gym / Month
R$89
↓69%
US R$286
Beer
R$11
↓70%
US R$36
| Item | R$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 89 | 74% less |
| Laundry / Load | 13 | 38% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 36 | 86% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 160 | 23% less |
| Haircut | 36 | 72% less |
| Movie Ticket | 27 | 65% less |
| Gym / Month | 89 | 69% less |
| Beer | 11 | 70% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in São Paulo 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.
São Paulo 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 São Paulo for Medical Treatment?
São Paulo is home to South America's best hospitals, including Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (ranked #1 in Latin America). The city offers exceptional oncology, cardiac surgery, organ transplantation, and cosmetic procedures.
Medical Tourism in São Paulo
Patients from around the world travel to São Paulo 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 São Paulo, 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
Irmãs Hospitaleiras Centro Integrado de Assistência e Saúde Nossa Senhora de Fátima
São Paulo, Brazil · Hospital
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