Romania
Health & Emergencies

Healthcare Guide: Romania

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Romania offers reasonable medical care with acceptable private clinics in Bucharest. Costs are very affordable.

Risk Indicators

Low
Health Risk
Moderate
Hospital Quality
Low
Security Risk
RON (Romanian Leu)
Local Currency

What to Know Before You Travel

Healthcare System

Public System

The public system is basic. Tourists should seek out private clinics.

Private Network

Private clinics in Bucharest offer care of acceptable quality at very low prices.

Estimated Medical Costs

ServiceEstimated Cost
General practice visit100-250 RON
Emergency room300-800 RON
Hospitalization (per day)600-2,000 RON
Emergency surgery3,000-12,000 RON
Ambulance200-400 RON
Raio-X80-200 RON
Exames de sangue60-150 RON

* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.

Recommended Hospitals

Spitalul de Urgență Public
Bucharest
Main public hospital
Ares Hospital Private
Bucharest
Quality private clinic

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are common and well stocked with affordable medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Romania. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.

The main emergency number in Romania is 112. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.

The public system is basic. Tourists should seek out private clinics.

Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 100-250 RON, while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.

Pharmacies are common and well stocked with affordable medication.

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