Healthcare on Sal, Cape Verde: good and affordable
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Healthcare on Sal (Cape Verde, Cabo Verde) is well organised and very affordable. There are hospitals, GPs, dentists and pharmacies, as well as private clinics. Anyone moving to Sal soon notices that care is hygienic and professional, and that costs are very different from Europe.
We act as your agent and handle all the paperwork. The Huefter Group in Santa Maria guides you as an agent through your move to Sal and arranges all the paperwork for you: your residency application, setting up your company, tax matters such as the NIF and every other formality.
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Hospitals, GPs and dentists
In the hospitals and practices on Sal, experienced doctors and nurses work in clean, well kept rooms. For everyday care you see a GP, for your teeth one of the dentists on the island. Alongside public care there are private clinics, where you can quickly get tests and treatment.
Insured as an expat: about 25 euros a month
If you live on Sal, you can insure yourself for about 25 euros a month with the state's basic insurance. It covers regular care:
- a discount at the pharmacy;
- X-rays;
- hospital admission;
- 40% of opticians' costs.
What does healthcare cost on Sal?
| Treatment | Cost on Sal |
|---|---|
| Root canal treatment (private clinic) | 150 to 200 euros |
| Eye test | free |
| Glasses | about 40% cheaper than in Europe |
| X-ray | 9 euros |
| Ambulance to the hospital in Santa Maria | 20 euros |
| Ambulance to Espargos | 50 euros |
Very different amounts from Europe: for most people healthcare on Sal is easy to afford.
Complex treatment
For complex medical treatment Sal does not always have the right specialism. You then go to another island, to the hospitals in Praia or Mindelo. Most expats choose to have specialist treatment in their home country, so good supplementary or international insurance is wise.
Frequently asked questions about healthcare on Sal
Is healthcare on Sal good? Yes, care is generally good, hygienic, professional and very affordable. Only for complex treatment do you sometimes go to Praia, Mindelo or your home country.
How much does health insurance cost on Sal? The state's basic insurance costs expats about 25 euros a month, including a pharmacy discount, X-rays and hospital admission.
Are there private clinics on Sal? Yes, alongside public care there are private clinics, for example for dental care.
Moving to Sal
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