Health & Emergencies
Uruguay offers good quality medical care with modern hospitals in Montevideo. Infrastructure is well developed.
The public system offers quality care to residents. Tourists can use private clinics.
Private clinics in Montevideo offer good-quality care with competent professionals.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 1,000-2,500 UYU |
| Emergency room | 3,000-8,000 UYU |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 5,000-15,000 UYU |
| Emergency surgery | 25,000-100,000 UYU |
| Ambulance | 2,000-5,000 UYU |
| Raio-X | 1,000-2,500 UYU |
| Exames de sangue | 800-2,000 UYU |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Uruguay. 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 Uruguay is 911. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers quality care to residents. Tourists can use private clinics.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 1,000-2,500 UYU, while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are modern and well stocked with quality medication.
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