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Private health insurance continues to grow in Ecuador, with more than 1.7 million people covered and health insurance premiums reaching USD 180.5 million in 2025.
Ecuador offers expats affordable healthcare through both the public IESS system (~$85/month) and private providers. GP visits run $25-40, specialist visits $40-80, and an MRI costs $200-400. Here is a complete guide to navigating healthcare as a foreign resident.