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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

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 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

89%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

R$1,530

Hospital Room
per day

R$153

Budget Hotel
per night

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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.

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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.

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