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Medical Tourism in South Korea
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Medical tourism in South Korea: key facts
- MapHospitals lists 385 hospitals in South Korea across 3 cities.
- The most listings are in Seoul (239), Busan (124) and Incheon (22).
- 14 doctors at these hospitals have a profile.
- 3 hospitals list an accreditation such as JCI or NABH.
Source: MapHospitals directory, November 2026.
Cities
Medical Tourism Cities in South Korea
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Treatments
Medical Treatments in South Korea
South Korea is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Nephrology
30 hospitals
Urology
16 hospitals
Stomatology
15 hospitals
Oncology
12 hospitals
Gynaecology
12 hospitals
Orthopaedics
11 hospitals
Dermatology
8 hospitals
Pediatrics
8 hospitals
Cardiology
6 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
6 hospitals
Neurology
5 hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology
5 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 South Korea
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
74%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
93%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
₩200,000
Hospital Room
per day
per day
₩55,000
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (₩)
Business Lunch
₩15,000
↓40%
US ₩24,840
Budget Meal
₩9,000
↓46%
US ₩16,560
Cheap Restaurant
₩10,000
↓52%
US ₩20,700
Water Bottle (1.5L)
₩900
↓67%
US ₩2,760
Coffee (Café)
₩5,000
↓28%
US ₩6,900
Groceries (Weekly)
₩80,000
↓52%
US ₩165,600
| Item | ₩ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 15,000 | 40% less |
| Budget Meal | 9,000 | 46% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 10,000 | 52% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 900 | 67% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 5,000 | 28% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 80,000 | 52% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in South Korea 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
₩55,000
↓56%
US ₩124,200
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
₩150,000
↓40%
US ₩248,400
Luxury Hotel / Night
₩400,000
↓28%
US ₩552,000
Airbnb / Month
₩900,000
↓74%
US ₩3,450,000
Apartment (City Centre)
₩1,200,000
↓60%
US ₩3,036,000
Apartment (Outside Centre)
₩650,000
↓71%
US ₩2,208,000
| Item | ₩ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 55,000 | 56% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 150,000 | 40% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 400,000 | 28% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 900,000 | 74% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 1,200,000 | 60% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 650,000 | 71% 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
₩30,000
↓89%
US ₩276,000
Hospital Room / Day
₩200,000
↓96%
US ₩4,830,000
Basic Medicine
₩8,000
↓61%
US ₩20,700
Travel Health Insurance / Day
₩7,000
↓80%
US ₩34,500
Nursing Care / Day
₩120,000
↓75%
US ₩483,000
Physiotherapy Session
₩40,000
↓81%
US ₩207,000
Dental Checkup
₩30,000
↓89%
US ₩276,000
| Item | ₩ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 30,000 | 89% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 200,000 | 96% less |
| Basic Medicine | 8,000 | 61% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 7,000 | 80% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 120,000 | 75% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 40,000 | 81% less |
| Dental Checkup | 30,000 | 89% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in South Korea costs up to 93% less than the US. A hospital room is just ₩200,000/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)
₩55,000
↓43%
US ₩96,600
Airport Taxi
₩65,000
↓14%
US ₩75,900
Taxi per km
₩1,000
↓64%
US ₩2,760
Fuel / Litre
₩1,800
US ₩1,380
Local SIM + Data
₩35,000
↓37%
US ₩55,200
| Item | ₩ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 55,000 | 43% less |
| Airport Taxi | 65,000 | 14% less |
| Taxi per km | 1,000 | 64% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 1,800 | 30% more |
| Local SIM + Data | 35,000 | 37% 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
₩25,000
↓72%
US ₩89,700
Laundry / Load
₩5,000
↓9%
US ₩5,520
Mobile Prepaid / Month
₩40,000
↓42%
US ₩69,000
Clothes (Avg.)
₩70,000
US ₩55,200
Haircut
₩15,000
↓57%
US ₩34,500
Movie Ticket
₩14,000
↓32%
US ₩20,700
Gym / Month
₩80,000
US ₩75,900
Beer
₩5,000
↓48%
US ₩9,660
| Item | ₩ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 25,000 | 72% less |
| Laundry / Load | 5,000 | 9% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 40,000 | 42% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 70,000 | 27% more |
| Haircut | 15,000 | 57% less |
| Movie Ticket | 14,000 | 32% less |
| Gym / Month | 80,000 | 5% more |
| Beer | 5,000 | 48% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in South Korea 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.
South Korea is a global leader in medical tourism, especially for cosmetic surgery, dermatology, cancer treatment, and advanced robotic surgery. The country attracts over 600,000 medical tourists annually, drawn by its cutting-edge technology, highly skilled surgeons, and the Korean Wave (Hallyu) cultural appeal.
Why South Korea for Medical Tourism?
South Korean hospitals rank among the world's best in technology adoption and outcomes. The country has more da Vinci robotic surgery systems per capita than almost anywhere else. Medical costs are 30-60% lower than the US while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
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