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Private Hospital Birth Costs in Hong Kong 2025

Author Bowtie Team

Updated on 2026-01-08

Disclaimer: This article is translated with the assistance of AI.

Many private hospitals in Hong Kong offer birth packages, allowing parents to access premium medical services within their budget. How much do fees vary across hospitals? What items are excluded? The Bowtie Medical Information Team interviewed a recently discharged mother to reveal the final costs, providing valuable insights for first-time parents planning hospital deliveries.

Comparison of Delivery Costs at 8 Private Hospitals in Hong Kong

Union Hospital

Room Type	Vaginal Delivery (3 days 2 nights)	Scheduled C-section (5 days 4 nights)*	Scheduled C-section (6 days 5 nights)*
Standard Room	HK$23,800	HK$25,800	HK$34,300 – HK$46,400	HK$36,300 – HK$48,400
Double Room	HK$32,500	HK$36,800	HK$45,100 – HK$65,700	HK$49,400 – HK$70,000
Private Room	HK$41,300	HK$47,000	HK$58,800 – HK$82,500	HK$65,300 – HK$89,000

CUHK Medical Centre

Room Type	Vaginal Delivery (4 days 3 nights)	Scheduled C-section (5 days 4 nights)
Double Room	HK$24,900	HK$29,800
Single Room	HK$43,300	HK$49,800

Hong Kong Adventist Hospital

Room Type	Vaginal Delivery (3 days 2 nights)	Scheduled C-section (5 days 4 nights)
Standard Room (2 persons)	HK$23,900	HK$33,300
Semi-private Room	HK$33,800	HK$42,800
Private Room	HK$42,800	HK$59,300

Hong Kong Baptist Hospital

Room Type	Vaginal Delivery (3 days 2 nights)	Scheduled C-section (4 days 3 nights)
Standard Room (6 persons)	HK$22,800	HK$28,000
Semi-private Room	HK$29,800	HK$35,000
Private Room	HK$39,800	HK$48,000

Union Hospital

Room Type	Vaginal Delivery (4 days 3 nights)	Scheduled C-section (5 days 4 nights)
Standard Room	HK$22,500	HK$26,000
Semi-private Room	HK$25,500	HK$30,500
Private Room	HK$38,000	HK$44,800

St. Teresa’s Hospital

Room Type	Vaginal Delivery (3 days 2 nights)	Scheduled C-section (4 days 3 nights)
Standard Room (6 persons)	HK$22,800	Single birth: HK$25,800 Twin birth: HK$34,830
Semi-private Room	HK$31,800	Single birth: HK$36,800 Twin birth: HK$49,680
Private Room	HK$40,800	Single birth: HK$49,800 Twin birth: HK$67,230

Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

Room Type	Vaginal Delivery (3 days 2 nights)	Scheduled C-section (5 days 4 nights)
Standard Room	HK$26,800	HK$34,600
Semi-private Room	HK$34,800	HK$45,100
Private Room	HK$46,300	HK$66,300

St. Paul’s Hospital

Room Type	Vaginal Delivery (3 days 2 nights)	Scheduled C-section (5 days 4 nights)
Standard Room (4 persons)	HK$22,000	HK$26,800
Semi-private Room	HK$28,000	HK$33,800
Private Room	HK$40,800	HK$48,000

Tsuen Wan Gleneagles Hospital

Room Type	Vaginal Delivery (4 days 3 nights)	Scheduled C-section (5 days 4 nights)
Triple Room	$24,200	$30,700
Double Room	$26,500	$33,700
Single Room	$34,500	$46,900
Premium Private Room	$41,900	$58,900
Deluxe Private Room	$43,500	$61,000

Canossa Hospital

Room Type	Vaginal Delivery (3 days 2 nights)	Scheduled C-section (5 days 4 nights)
Six-person Room	$21,600	$29,800
Triple Room	$23,500	$33,200
Double Room	$30,500	$40,000
Private Room	$42,300	$58,200
Private Suite	$64,900	$99,700

* Appointments must be made at least 6 hours in advance. If a scheduled C-section is required due to entering labor, rupture of membranes, or other health factors, it will be treated as an emergency C-section.
* 1. The above delivery fees are for the hospital package and do not include doctor fees; please contact your obstetrician for details on doctor fees.
* 2. The above fees were collected and provided by Bowtie as of April 2, 2025, and actual fees are subject to the hospital’s official information.

St. Paul’s Hospital Example: How Much for Natural Birth and Emergency C-Section?

Bowtie’s medical information team interviewed a mother who unfortunately had to undergo an emergency C-section after a failed natural birth at St. Paul’s Hospital. She chose a 4-person standard room, and the final cost was approximately HK$112,000 , with doctor fees being straightforward, mainly including the C-section surgery fee, anesthesiologist fee, and pediatrician fee, totaling HK$67,500 .

Hospital fees, besides the package and emergency surgery costs, include various miscellaneous charges, such as HK$80 for a rapid test upon admission, HK$328 for a post-surgery waist belt, and fees for common painkillers (like Panadol), lab tests, and ECG examinations, which are not covered in the package.

Which Fees Can Be Avoided? Potentially Save $20,000?

Each hospital’s delivery package outlines the included procedures or items, which are largely similar. The most likely situation for extra fees is if the mother specifies a particular date or time for a C-section. For example, at Union Hospital, an additional fee of up to HK$40,250 applies for a C-section on a Sunday, public holiday, or between 10 PM and 7 AM.

Some mothers may prefer “painless delivery” during natural birth, which incurs an extra fee of HK$7,350 – HK$12,863 for every 5 hours. Additionally, if an “unplanned emergency C-section” is needed, hospitals charge an extra HK$5,800 – HK$10,150 .

Overall, to control the budget, scheduling a C-section (commonly known as “elective surgery”) is an option for some mothers. However, natural birth and C-section each have pros and cons, and mothers should choose the option that best suits their situation.

Potential Extra Costs for Baby’s Pediatric Check-ups

After the baby is born, private hospitals arrange for pediatricians to conduct a series of basic checks. The most likely scenario for extra fees is if the baby shows symptoms of jaundice , requiring inpatient phototherapy .

For example, at Baptist Hospital, the phototherapy package costs HK$1,500 per day. If the mother is discharged but the baby needs to stay longer, a baby boarding fee of HK$1,100 per day applies.

Furthermore, most hospitals charge extra for Newborn Hearing Test and metabolic screening . However, the packages at Union Hospital, CUHK Medical Centre, and Hong Kong Adventist Hospital already include the hearing test.

If any health abnormalities are found, additional treatments and checks such as lab tests, blood transfusions, special IV fluids, X-rays, and ultrasounds will incur extra charges.

Public Hospital Childbirth Fees Reference

In public hospitals, whether it’s a ‘natural birth’ or ‘C-section’, it is almost free.

Besides the $75 admission fee, pregnant women can decide the number of hospital days based on their situation. If a successful natural delivery, they need to stay for 4 days, total cost approximately $75 + $120 X 4 = $555 ; if a cesarean section is needed, doctors recommend staying one more day, total cost $75 + $120 X 5 = $675 .

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1. How much deposit is needed before admission?

Taking the most basic room type as an example, Canossa Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital both charge HK$10,000 as deposit, while Union Hospital and Hong Kong Adventist Hospital charge HK$20,000, and CUHK Medical Centre requires full payment of the package as deposit upon admission.

2. How to earn the most cashback using credit cards?

Having a baby in a private hospital can cost up to HK$100,000, so if you want to save some expenses, some people consider earning cashback through credit card spending. The credit card welcome period is usually 3 months, so consider applying for a credit card about 2 months before your due date to enjoy the welcome offers.

Additionally, you can inquire with the card issuer in advance about whether interest-free installments are possible to reduce financial burden.

However, before applying for a credit card, it’s advisable to carefully read the terms and conditions to see if medical expenses qualify for spending, and most importantly, consider your own repayment ability to ensure you can pay the amount when it’s due.

Author

Bowtie Team

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