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Cha-am vs Hat Yai

Thailand vs Thailand · 645 km apart

Cha-am

Thailand

฿15,631 ($428)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Hat Yai

Thailand

฿18,662 ($511)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cha-am cheaper than Hat Yai?

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

How far is Cha-am from Hat Yai?

The straight-line distance between Cha-am and Hat Yai is approximately 645 km (401 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Cha-am or Hat Yai?

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