Cataract surgery: Seoul vs Tokyo
SurgerySeoul is 2% cheaper, saving $32
🇰🇷CHEAPER
Seoul
South Korea
Cost (USD)$1,696
With Insurance$170
Wait Time74 days
Healthcare SystemUniversal Healthcare
WHO Ranking#58
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Tokyo
Japan
Cost (USD)$1,728
With Insurance$173
Wait Time70 days
Healthcare SystemUniversal Healthcare
WHO Ranking#10
Summary
Cataract surgery in Seoul costs $32 less (2% cheaper) than in Tokyo. Wait times differ by 4 days.