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Ban Laem vs Hat Yai

Thailand vs Thailand · 692 km apart

Ban Laem

Thailand

฿15,631 ($428)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Hat Yai

Thailand

฿18,662 ($511)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Ban Laem	Hat Yai	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.32	$5.09	Ban Laem
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$17.28	$20.35	Ban Laem
Cappuccino	$1.30	$1.53	Ban Laem
Monthly groceries (single person)	$97.92	$115	Ban Laem
Monthly public transport pass	$15.84	$18.66	Ban Laem
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$41.76	$49.18	Ban Laem
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$12.10	$14.25	Ban Laem
Fitness club membership	$12.10	$14.25	Ban Laem
Cinema ticket	$3.17	$3.73	Ban Laem
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$202	$247	Ban Laem
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$140	$172	Ban Laem
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$421	$516	Ban Laem
Total single-person budget	$428	$511	Ban Laem
Average net salary	$585	$689

Verdict

Ban Laem is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ban Laem runs about $428 versus $511 in Hat Yai — a difference of roughly 19%.

Salary-adjusted, Hat Yai leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Ban Laem · Full cost of living in Hat Yai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ban Laem cheaper than Hat Yai?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $428 per month in Ban Laem versus $511 in Hat Yai — about 19% less.

How far is Ban Laem from Hat Yai?

The straight-line distance between Ban Laem and Hat Yai is approximately 692 km (430 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Ban Laem or Hat Yai?

The estimated average net salary is $585 in Ban Laem and $689 in Hat Yai. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $157 in Ban Laem versus $178 in Hat Yai per month.