Knee replacement: Seoul vs Tokyo
SurgerySeoul is 2% cheaper, saving $400
🇰🇷CHEAPER
Seoul
South Korea
Cost (USD)$19,400
With Insurance$1,940
Wait Time71 days
Healthcare SystemUniversal Healthcare
WHO Ranking#58
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Tokyo
Japan
Cost (USD)$19,800
With Insurance$1,980
Wait Time67 days
Healthcare SystemUniversal Healthcare
WHO Ranking#10
Summary
Knee replacement in Seoul costs $400 less (2% cheaper) than in Tokyo. Wait times differ by 4 days.