Medical Tourism in Brazil

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São Paulo

61 hospitals

Rio de Janeiro

60 hospitals

Why Brazil

Why Choose Brazil for Medical Tourism?

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.

Treatments

Medical Treatments in Brazil

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

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

Microbiology

Perinatology

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

89%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

R$1,500

Hospital Room
per day

R$150

Budget Hotel
per night

Show US comparison

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.

Why Brazil for Medical Tourism?

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Bangladesh

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Best Hospitals in Brazil

Medical Tourism Cities in Brazil

São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

Why Choose Brazil for Medical Tourism?

Why Brazil for Medical Tourism?

Medical Treatments in Brazil

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

Microbiology

Perinatology

Anaesthesiology

Cost of Living in Brazil

Food & Dining Costs (R$)

Food & Nutrition

Accommodation Costs (R$)

Stay Smart

Healthcare Costs (R$)

Medical Tourist Tip

Transport Costs (R$)

Getting Around

Daily Life Costs (R$)

Daily Essentials

Spending Breakdown

Why Brazil for Medical Tourism?

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