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Ban Patong vs Hat Yai

Thailand vs Thailand · 259 km apart

Ban Patong

Thailand

฿15,631 ($428)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Hat Yai

Thailand

฿18,662 ($511)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Ban Patong is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ban Patong 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 Patong · Full cost of living in Hat Yai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ban Patong cheaper than Hat Yai?

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

How far is Ban Patong from Hat Yai?

The straight-line distance between Ban Patong and Hat Yai is approximately 259 km (161 miles).

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

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