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Medical Treatments in São Paulo

São Paulo 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 São Paulo

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

81%

Cheaper than USA
on average

91%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

R$1,335

Hospital Room
per day

R$134

Budget Hotel
per night

Show US comparison

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.

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