How Much Does an Online GP Consultation Cost? (2026 Country-by-Country)

An online GP consultation in 2026 typically costs 40–80% less than the equivalent in-person private visit. The exact figure depends on country, specialty, and whether you pay per visit or subscribe monthly. This guide lists transparent GeraClinic prices in local currency across ten markets and benchmarks them against in-person private alternatives.

What does a consultation cost in each country?

• United Kingdom: GeraClinic from £15 per visit or £29/month unlimited. Private GP clinic in central London: £80–£200. NHS: free but waits often exceed two weeks.
• United States: GeraClinic from $20 per visit, $29/month unlimited. US telehealth competitors typically $49–$99 per visit. Private clinic in-person: $150–$400.
• Armenia: GeraClinic from ֏3,500 per visit, ֏9,900/month unlimited. Private clinic Yerevan: ֏8,000–֏25,000.
• Georgia: GeraClinic from ₾15, ₾39/month unlimited. Private Tbilisi clinic: ₾50–₾200.
• India: GeraClinic from ₹399, ₹999/month unlimited. Metro private GP: ₹800–₹2,500. Specialist: ₹1,500–₹3,500.
• Brazil: GeraClinic from R$59, R$149/month unlimited. Particular em São Paulo/Rio: R$200–R$500.
• Nigeria: GeraClinic from ₦8,000, ₦12,000/month unlimited. Private clinic Lagos/Abuja: ₦15,000–₦40,000.
• Kenya: GeraClinic from KSh 500, KSh 1,500/month unlimited. Private clinic Nairobi: KSh 2,000–5,000.
• Ghana: GeraClinic from GH₵60, GH₵150/month unlimited. Private clinic Accra: GH₵100–GH₵300.
• Bangladesh: GeraClinic from ৳300, ৳899/month unlimited. Private clinic Dhaka: ৳800–৳2,500.

Prices were current at the time of writing and may vary by doctor seniority and specialty.

Why is online cheaper?

Online GPs have significantly lower overhead than clinic-based practice: no rent, no receptionist, no waiting-room infrastructure, no same-day insurance administration. That saving is passed on — partly as lower prices, partly as longer consultation times (GeraClinic consultations average 14–16 minutes versus a typical NHS GP appointment of 10 minutes).

What hidden fees should I watch out for?

On a reputable platform, the quoted fee should cover the consultation, the e-prescription if needed, and a brief follow-up for the same episode. Be cautious of sites that charge separately for:

• Issuing a prescription (this should never cost extra)
• Sending a referral letter
• Providing a sick note or fit note
• Accessing your own medical record

GeraClinic includes all of these in the visit fee.

When does a subscription make sense?

If you expect two or more consultations per month — common with chronic conditions, young children, or ongoing mental health support — a monthly plan is almost always cheaper. A family plan that covers multiple members usually pays for itself in the first month for families with children.

What about specialists?

Specialist consultations cost more than GP visits in every market — typically 1.5 to 3 times. A dermatology, cardiology, or psychiatry review on GeraClinic runs roughly double the GP rate. Still significantly cheaper than in-person private specialists.

Is my insurance going to cover this?

A growing number of insurers reimburse telemedicine. In the UK, Bupa, AXA PPP, and Vitality accept many online consultations. In the US, most major private plans cover telehealth under parity laws. In Brazil, SulAmérica, Bradesco Saúde, and Amil routinely reimburse. In Nigeria, NHIS-accredited HMOs are increasingly accepting telemedicine. In Kenya, Jubilee and AAR reimburse on submission of receipts. GeraClinic issues a tax-compliant invoice that insurers accept.