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Medical Treatments in Seoul
Seoul is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Pulmonology
17 hospitals
Stomatology
12 hospitals
Orthopaedics
11 hospitals
Oncology
11 hospitals
Gynaecology
10 hospitals
Dermatology
8 hospitals
Urology
7 hospitals
Cardiology
6 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
6 hospitals
Pediatrics
6 hospitals
Neurology
5 hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology
4 hospitals
Gastroenterology
3 hospitals
Psychiatry
3 hospitals
Hepatology
2 hospitals
Anaesthesiology
2 hospitals
Proctology
1 hospital
Rheumatology
1 hospital
Microbiology
1 hospital
Neonatology
Podiatry
Otolaryngology
Venereology
Perinatology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in Seoul
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
72%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
92%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
₩214,000
Hospital Room
per day
per day
₩58,850
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (₩)
Business Lunch
₩16,050
↓35%
US ₩24,840
Budget Meal
₩9,630
↓42%
US ₩16,560
Cheap Restaurant
₩10,700
↓48%
US ₩20,700
Water Bottle (1.5L)
₩963
↓65%
US ₩2,760
Coffee (Café)
₩5,350
↓22%
US ₩6,900
Groceries (Weekly)
₩85,600
↓48%
US ₩165,600
| Item | ₩ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 16,050 | 35% less |
| Budget Meal | 9,630 | 42% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 10,700 | 48% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 963 | 65% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 5,350 | 22% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 85,600 | 48% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in Seoul 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
₩58,850
↓53%
US ₩124,200
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
₩160,500
↓35%
US ₩248,400
Luxury Hotel / Night
₩428,000
↓22%
US ₩552,000
Airbnb / Month
₩963,000
↓72%
US ₩3,450,000
Apartment (City Centre)
₩1,284,000
↓58%
US ₩3,036,000
Apartment (Outside Centre)
₩695,500
↓69%
US ₩2,208,000
| Item | ₩ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 58,850 | 53% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 160,500 | 35% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 428,000 | 22% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 963,000 | 72% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 1,284,000 | 58% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 695,500 | 69% 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
₩32,100
↓88%
US ₩276,000
Hospital Room / Day
₩214,000
↓96%
US ₩4,830,000
Basic Medicine
₩8,560
↓59%
US ₩20,700
Travel Health Insurance / Day
₩7,490
↓78%
US ₩34,500
Nursing Care / Day
₩128,400
↓73%
US ₩483,000
Physiotherapy Session
₩42,800
↓79%
US ₩207,000
Dental Checkup
₩32,100
↓88%
US ₩276,000
| Item | ₩ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 32,100 | 88% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 214,000 | 96% less |
| Basic Medicine | 8,560 | 59% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 7,490 | 78% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 128,400 | 73% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 42,800 | 79% less |
| Dental Checkup | 32,100 | 88% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in Seoul costs up to 92% less than the US. A hospital room is just ₩214,000/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)
₩58,850
↓39%
US ₩96,600
Airport Taxi
₩69,550
↓8%
US ₩75,900
Taxi per km
₩1,070
↓61%
US ₩2,760
Fuel / Litre
₩1,926
US ₩1,380
Local SIM + Data
₩37,450
↓32%
US ₩55,200
| Item | ₩ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 58,850 | 39% less |
| Airport Taxi | 69,550 | 8% less |
| Taxi per km | 1,070 | 61% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 1,926 | 40% more |
| Local SIM + Data | 37,450 | 32% 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
₩26,750
↓70%
US ₩89,700
Laundry / Load
₩5,350
↓3%
US ₩5,520
Mobile Prepaid / Month
₩42,800
↓38%
US ₩69,000
Clothes (Avg.)
₩74,900
US ₩55,200
Haircut
₩16,050
↓53%
US ₩34,500
Movie Ticket
₩14,980
↓28%
US ₩20,700
Gym / Month
₩85,600
US ₩75,900
Beer
₩5,350
↓45%
US ₩9,660
| Item | ₩ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 26,750 | 70% less |
| Laundry / Load | 5,350 | 3% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 42,800 | 38% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 74,900 | 36% more |
| Haircut | 16,050 | 53% less |
| Movie Ticket | 14,980 | 28% less |
| Gym / Month | 85,600 | 13% more |
| Beer | 5,350 | 45% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in Seoul 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.
Seoul 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 Seoul for Medical Treatment?
Seoul is the global capital of cosmetic surgery, with the famous Gangnam district housing hundreds of clinics. Beyond aesthetics, Seoul offers world-class cancer treatment at Samsung Medical Center, cardiac surgery at Asan Medical Center, and advanced robotic surgery. The city's medical infrastructure is among the most technologically advanced in the world.
Medical Tourism in Seoul
Patients from around the world travel to Seoul 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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