How Much Do Private Hospitals Charge in Hong Kong?
Compare private hospital room rates, deposits, and fees in Hong Kong. See how private, semi-private, and ward-level prices differ across 13 hospitals.
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If you want to budget medical costs or simply wonder how much a private hospital room costs in Hong Kong, here is the most complete guide on the market.
Before we get into the gritty-nitty details, it is important for you to know that in Hong Kong doctor fees are correlated to your room type. In other words, the more expensive the room, the more expensive the doctor and this for the exact same services.
When budgeting for medical treatment, your room type will directly impact all other fees. It is crucial that you ask your doctor what his/her medical fees are for a private room, a semi-private room and a ward.
Plus, a good way to reduce your health insurance premiums on certain products is to opt for the “semi-private restriction” which generally gives a 5% to 20% discount.
What are the differences between private, semi-private and ward-level rooms?
(1) Private room
A private room is a room all to yourself. The room has its own private restroom and special perks depending on the price you pay. Plus, private rooms always offer companion beds — which are either in the room fees or come at an extra cost.
(2) Semi-private room
A semi-private room is a room that you share with one other person. The two beds are usually separated by a curtain to maintain privacy. Restrooms are therefore shared. For some hospitals, a companion may stay the night at an extra fee.
➜ Insider knowledge: the new Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital, that Alea recently toured, categorizes inpatient rooms differently. They provide semi-private single rooms (i.e. one patient) and semi-private double rooms (i.e. 2 patients). This allows Gleneagles Hospital to charge for semi-private room rates while providing an actual private room.
(3) The ward
The ward is a large shared room where a number of patients require similar treatment. In Hong Kong private hospitals, the ward may include 3 to 14 patients. Beds are usually separated by a curtain for privacy. These rooms are the least expensive. Restrooms are shared and there is no companion bed.
➜ Insider knowledge: Gleneagles Hospital’s wards are limited to two beds only — therefore allowing patients to pay less (ward level) while providing an actual semi-private room.
What type of room does my insurance cover?
Be extremely careful when being admitted to a private hospital as your cover may limit you to a semi-private room or ward level. If you opt for a private room while being covered for semi-private or ward level, you will not be fully reimbursed and may be financially penalized.
In the event that you are involuntarily upgraded, your insurance provider may cover all costs but will ask for a written explanation from the hospital that no other room was available.
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What’s excluded from hospital room fees?
All room rates provided by private hospitals are for stays only. They generally do not include: doctor consultation fees, surgical operation fees, anesthesia fees, nursing procedures, laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, physical therapy, medicines, meals, medical supplies, use of equipment, accommodation for a guardian, etc.
Be sure to take that into consideration when assessing the costs of your inpatient stay especially so since all medical costs are correlated to your room type.
➜ Insider knowledge: Since the end of 2016, a Pilot Programme for Enhancing Price Transparency for Private Hospitals was launched in Hong Kong. The 13 private hospitals in Hong Kong are part of it. Among other things, this program acts on encouraging doctors and hospitals to provide an estimated budget for planned operations or procedures (such as colonoscopy, thyroidectomy, LASIK, delivery, knee arthroscopy). That is why some hospitals are now providing packages. For instance Union Hospital and Gleneagles hospital have more than 120 packages.
Check out the room rates at Hong Kong’s 13 Private Hospitals:
Canossa Hospital
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
Canossa Hospital | HK$ 4,200 | HK$ 2,600 (window +$200) | 4 beds: HK$ 1,000 (window +$200) |
Deposit | Resident: HK$ 70,000 | Resident: HK$ 50,000 | Resident: HK$ 30,000 |
Lodger accommodation | HK$ 400 | HK$ 300 | HK$ 200 |
Special care unit | HK$ 6,800 | HK$ 6,800 | HK$ 6,800 |
CUHK Medical Centre
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
CUHK Medical Centre | HK$ 3,600 - HK$ 4,800 | HK$ 1,500 - HK$ 2,500 | HK$ 1,000 |
Deposit | Resident: HK$ 30,000 | Resident: HK$ 20,000 | Resident: HK$ 10,000 |
Daily companion bed charge | HK$ 300 | HK$ 200 | HK$ 200 |
HK$ 8,400 | HK$ 8,400 | HK$ 8,400 |
Evangel Hospital
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
Evangel Hospital | HK$ 2,350 | HK$ 1,920 (semi-private double room) | HK$ 820 - HK$ 1,020 |
Deposit | Resident: HK$ 15,000 | Resident: HK$ 10,000 | Resident: HK$ 10,000 |
Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital | HK$ 4,600 - HK$ 9,800 | HK$ 2,200 - HK$ 2,950 | HK$ 1,000 / HK$ 1,200 |
Deposit | Resident: HK$ 70,000 or 70% of the fee advisory, whichever is higher; | Resident: HK$ 40,000 or 70% of the fee advisory, whichever is higher; | Resident: HK$ 30,000 or 70% of the fee advisory, whichever is higher; |
Lodger accommodation | HK$ 550 | HK$ 450 - HK$ 550 | HK$ 300 |
Intensive care unit | HK$ 8,500 | HK$ 8,500 | HK$ 8,500 |
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital - Stubbs Road
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital - Stubbs Road | HK$ 3,400 - HK$ 9,000 | HK$ 2,300 - HK$ 2,800 | HK$ 900 |
Deposit | Resident: HK$ 60,000 | Resident: HK$ 40,000 | Resident: HK$ 20,000 |
Special care unit | HK$ 6,500 - HK$ 7,000 | HK$ 6,500 - HK$ 7,000 | HK$ 6,500 - HK$ 7,000 |
Intensive care unit | HK$ 10,000 | HK$ 10,000 | HK$ 10,000 |
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital - Tsuen Wan
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital - Tsuen Wan | HK$ 2,500 - HK$ 3,500 | HK$ 1,500 | HK$ 1,000 |
Deposit | HK$ 20,000 - HK$ 30,000 | HK$ 15,000 | HK$ 10,000 |
Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
Hong Kong Baptist Hospital | HK$ 3,800 - HK$ 4,680 | HK$ 1,900 - HK$ 2,320 | HK$ 850 - HK$ 1,020 |
Deposit | Resident: HK$ 20,000 | Resident: HK$ 12,000 | Resident: HK$ 6,000 |
Intensive care unit | HK$ 10,700 | HK$ 10,700 | HK$ 10,700 |
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital | Type A: HK$ 6,000 - HK$ 6,800 | HK$ 2,800 - HK$ 3,800 | HK$ 1,300 - HK$ 1,900 |
Deposit | Resident: HK$ 20,000 | Resident: HK$ 6,000 | Resident: HK$ 4,000 |
Lodger accommodation | Type A: HK$ 700 | HK$ 340 | HK$ 220 |
Intensive care unit | HK$ 14,000 | HK$ 9,800 | — |
Matilda International Hospital
Hospital | Private room | Twin room | Standard room |
|---|---|---|---|
Matilda International Hospital | HK$ 3,300 | HK$ 1,990 | HK$ 900 |
Deposit | HK$ 20,000 or 50% of the estimated total charges, whichever is higher | HK$ 20,000 or 50% of the estimated total charges, whichever is higher | HK$ 20,000 or 50% of the estimated total charges, whichever is higher |
Lodger accommodation | Complimentary | Not included | Not included |
High dependency unit | HK$ 9,000 | HK$ 9,000 | HK$ 9,000 |
Precious Blood Hospital
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
Precious Blood Hospital | HK$ 2,100 | HK$ 1,180 - HK$ 1,580 | HK$ 850 |
Deposit | Resident: HK$ 30,000 | Resident: HK$ 20,000 | Resident: HK$ 10,000 |
Companion charges | HK$ 360 | HK$ 280 | HK$ 220 |
St. Paul's Hospital
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
St. Paul's Hospital | HK$ 3,080 - HK$ 4,880 | HK$ 1,380 - HK$ 1,480 | HK$ 760 - HK$ 900 |
Deposit | Resident: HK$ 30,000 | Resident: HK$ 15,000 | Resident: HK$10,000 |
St. Teresa's Hospital (French Hospital)
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
St. Teresa's Hospital | HK$ 2,100 - HK$ 4,100 | HK$ 1,050 - HK$ 1,750 | HK$ 610 - HK$ 800 |
Deposit | HK$ 30,000 | HK$ 20,000 | HK$ 10,000 |
Special care unit | HK$ 5,300 | HK$ 4,300 | HK$ 3,300 |
Lodger accommodation | HK$ 400 - HK$ 500 | HK$ 300 | HK$ 200 |
Union Hospital
Hospital | Private room | Semi-private room | The ward |
|---|---|---|---|
Union Hospital | HK$ 2,500 - HK$ 8,000 | HK$ 1,080 - HK$ 2,000 | HK$ 600 - HK$ 950 |
Deposit | Resident: HK$ 20,000 | Resident: HK$ 6,000 | Resident: HK$ 6,000 |
Intensive care unit | HK$ 2,800 | HK$ 2,800 | HK$ 2,800 |
Lodger accommodation | HK$ 438 | HK$ 250 | HK$ 250 |
All amounts are in HKD and were last updated in July 2024. No responsibility is accepted for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. It is always best to call ahead to make sure the information is still up-to-date.
What are the strengths of private hospitals?
Private hospitals put more emphasis on their service quality by offering more comfortable wards and more considerate customer service. You can receive treatment sooner without the worries about a long waiting list in public hospitals. However, the apparent drawback of private healthcare is its extravagant price — nearly the most expensive in the world.
Should I choose public or private hospital?
This depends on your budget, actual needs and health insurance cover. If you do not have a health insurance policy, or that you only have limited coverage, the pricey service in private hospitals may be nearly unaffordable, particularly if you are seeking high-cost procedures. On the other hand, if you wish to receive treatments as soon as possible and skip the line at public hospitals, private hospitals may be a better choice for you.
Which private hospital is the cheapest in Hong Kong?
Considering their room rates, St. Teresa's Hospital (French Hospital) in Prince Edward Road, Precious Blood Hospital in Sham Shui Po and Shatin's Union Hospital have the lower prices out of the 13 private hospitals in Hong Kong.
Written by
Julien Mathieu
Co-Founder & CEO | Official CFE Representative
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