Health & Emergencies
Sri Lanka offers reasonable medical infrastructure in Colombo with acceptable private clinics. Costs are very low.
The public system is limited and congested. Tourists should seek out private clinics.
Private clinics in Colombo offer care of acceptable quality at very low prices.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 2,000-5,000 LKR |
| Emergency room | 5,000-15,000 LKR |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 10,000-30,000 LKR |
| Emergency surgery | 50,000-200,000 LKR |
| Ambulance | 3,000-8,000 LKR |
| Raio-X | 2,000-5,000 LKR |
| Exames de sangue | 1,500-4,000 LKR |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka is 119. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system is limited and congested. Tourists should seek out private clinics.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 2,000-5,000 LKR, while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are common, with affordable generic medication.
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