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Bangkok vs Hat Yai

Thailand vs Thailand · 749 km apart

Bangkok

Thailand

฿23,291 ($638)

single / month

Hat Yai

Thailand

฿18,662 ($511)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Bangkok	Hat Yai	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$6.24	$5.09	Hat Yai
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$24.96	$20.35	Hat Yai
Cappuccino	$1.87	$1.53	Hat Yai
Monthly groceries (single person)	$141	$115	Hat Yai
Monthly public transport pass	$22.88	$18.66	Hat Yai
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$60.32	$49.18	Hat Yai
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$17.47	$14.25	Hat Yai
Fitness club membership	$17.47	$14.25	Hat Yai
Cinema ticket	$4.58	$3.73	Hat Yai
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$319	$247	Hat Yai
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$222	$172	Hat Yai
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$666	$516	Hat Yai
Total single-person budget	$638	$511	Hat Yai
Average net salary	$845	$689

Verdict

Hat Yai is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bangkok runs about $638 versus $511 in Hat Yai — a difference of roughly 20%.

Salary-adjusted, Bangkok 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 Bangkok · Full cost of living in Hat Yai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bangkok cheaper than Hat Yai?

No. Bangkok costs an estimated $638 per month for a single person, about 20% more than Hat Yai at $511.

How far is Bangkok from Hat Yai?

The straight-line distance between Bangkok and Hat Yai is approximately 749 km (465 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Bangkok or Hat Yai?

The estimated average net salary is $845 in Bangkok and $689 in Hat Yai. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $207 in Bangkok versus $178 in Hat Yai per month.