Argentine Healthcare for Expats: OSDE vs Swiss Medical vs Galeno
Argentina has a healthcare system that consistently surprises expats — in a good way. The quality is excellent, costs are low by international standards, and you have real choices. Here’s how to navigate it.
The Three-Tier System
Argentina’s healthcare operates on three levels:
Public healthcare (hospitales públicos) — Free for everyone, including foreigners and tourists. Quality varies by hospital, but some public hospitals (like Hospital Italiano or Hospital de Clínicas) are genuinely excellent. Wait times can be long.