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Medical Treatments in Busan

Busan is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Microbiology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

Perinatology

Anaesthesiology

Cost Guide

Cost of Living in Busan

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

76%

Cheaper than USA
on average

93%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

₩184,000

Hospital Room
per day

₩50,600

Budget Hotel
per night

Show US comparison

Food & Dining Costs (₩)

Business Lunch

₩13,800 ↓44%

US ₩24,840

Budget Meal

₩8,280 ↓50%

US ₩16,560

Cheap Restaurant

₩9,200 ↓56%

US ₩20,700

Water Bottle (1.5L)

₩828 ↓70%

US ₩2,760

Coffee (Café)

₩4,600 ↓33%

US ₩6,900

Groceries (Weekly)

₩73,600 ↓56%

US ₩165,600

Item	₩	vs US
Business Lunch	13,800	44% less
Budget Meal	8,280	50% less
Cheap Restaurant	9,200	56% less
Water Bottle (1.5L)	828	70% less
Coffee (Café)	4,600	33% less
Groceries (Weekly)	73,600	56% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Busan include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.

Accommodation Costs (₩)

Budget Hotel / Night

₩50,600 ↓59%

US ₩124,200

Mid-Range Hotel / Night

₩138,000 ↓44%

US ₩248,400

Luxury Hotel / Night

₩368,000 ↓33%

US ₩552,000

Airbnb / Month

₩828,000 ↓76%

US ₩3,450,000

Apartment (City Centre)

₩1,104,000 ↓64%

US ₩3,036,000

Apartment (Outside Centre)

₩598,000 ↓73%

US ₩2,208,000

Item	₩	vs US
Budget Hotel / Night	50,600	59% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night	138,000	44% less
Luxury Hotel / Night	368,000	33% less
Airbnb / Month	828,000	76% less
Apartment (City Centre)	1,104,000	64% less
Apartment (Outside Centre)	598,000	73% less

Stay Smart

For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.

Healthcare Costs (₩)

Doctor Consultation

₩27,600 ↓90%

US ₩276,000

Hospital Room / Day

₩184,000 ↓96%

US ₩4,830,000

Basic Medicine

₩7,360 ↓64%

US ₩20,700

Travel Health Insurance / Day

₩6,440 ↓81%

US ₩34,500

Nursing Care / Day

₩110,400 ↓77%

US ₩483,000

Physiotherapy Session

₩36,800 ↓82%

US ₩207,000

Dental Checkup

₩27,600 ↓90%

US ₩276,000

Item	₩	vs US
Doctor Consultation	27,600	90% less
Hospital Room / Day	184,000	96% less
Basic Medicine	7,360	64% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day	6,440	81% less
Nursing Care / Day	110,400	77% less
Physiotherapy Session	36,800	82% less
Dental Checkup	27,600	90% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Busan costs up to 93% less than the US. A hospital room is just ₩184,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.

Transport Costs (₩)

Local Transport (Monthly)

₩50,600 ↓48%

US ₩96,600

Airport Taxi

₩59,800 ↓21%

US ₩75,900

Taxi per km

₩920 ↓67%

US ₩2,760

Fuel / Litre

₩1,656

US ₩1,380

Local SIM + Data

₩32,200 ↓42%

US ₩55,200

Item	₩	vs US
Local Transport (Monthly)	50,600	48% less
Airport Taxi	59,800	21% less
Taxi per km	920	67% less
Fuel / Litre	1,656	20% more
Local SIM + Data	32,200	42% less

Getting Around

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.

Daily Life Costs (₩)

Internet / Month

₩23,000 ↓74%

US ₩89,700

Laundry / Load

₩4,600 ↓17%

US ₩5,520

Mobile Prepaid / Month

₩36,800 ↓47%

US ₩69,000

Clothes (Avg.)

₩64,400

US ₩55,200

Haircut

₩13,800 ↓60%

US ₩34,500

Movie Ticket

₩12,880 ↓38%

US ₩20,700

Gym / Month

₩73,600 ↓3%

US ₩75,900

Beer

₩4,600 ↓52%

US ₩9,660

Item	₩	vs US
Internet / Month	23,000	74% less
Laundry / Load	4,600	17% less
Mobile Prepaid / Month	36,800	47% less
Clothes (Avg.)	64,400	17% more
Haircut	13,800	60% less
Movie Ticket	12,880	38% less
Gym / Month	73,600	3% less
Beer	4,600	52% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Busan are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.

Spending Breakdown

* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.

Busan is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in South Korea. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.

Why Choose Busan for Medical Treatment?

Busan is South Korea's second-largest city and a growing medical tourism destination. Known for orthopaedic excellence and traditional Korean medicine, combined with beautiful beaches for recovery.

Medical Tourism in Busan

Patients from around the world travel to Busan for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.

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