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Ban Thum vs Hat Yai

Thailand vs Thailand · 1,077 km apart

Ban Thum

Thailand

฿15,631 ($428)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Hat Yai

Thailand

฿18,662 ($511)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ban Thum cheaper than Hat Yai?

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

How far is Ban Thum from Hat Yai?

The straight-line distance between Ban Thum and Hat Yai is approximately 1,077 km (670 miles).

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

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