Healthcare
India — Healthcare: Average Costs
Routine doctor visits are inexpensive by global standards — around ₹50-150 for a basic consultation in tier-2/tier-3 cities, with private/corporate hospital consultations costing more depending on the doctor's experience and city. A private hospital room typically costs 5,000-15,000 INR (~€50-150) per night, with surgeries easily exceeding 50,000 INR (~€500). Emergency medical care averages around ₹55,000, ranging from ₹45,000 in smaller cities to ₹95,000 in metropolitan areas.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceManipalCigna / BMC Health Services ResearchLast reviewed: 2026-07-20
Key facts
- Basic doctor consultation: roughly ₹50-150 in tier-2/tier-3 cities; more in corporate hospitals or major metros.
- Private hospital room: 5,000-15,000 INR (~€50-150) per night.
- Surgery costs can easily exceed 50,000 INR (~€500), varying widely by procedure and hospital.
- Average emergency medical care cost: ~₹55,000, ranging from ₹45,000 (smaller cities) to ₹95,000 (metros).
Costs
- Basic doctor consultation (tier-2/3 city): ₹50-150
- Private hospital room (per night): 5,000-15,000 INR (~€50-150)
- Average emergency medical care: ~₹55,000 (₹45,000-95,000 depending on city)
Common mistakes
- Assuming rural/tier-3 pricing applies uniformly nationwide — metro and corporate-hospital costs are substantially higher.