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Chiang Mai vs Hat Yai

Thailand vs Thailand · 1,319 km apart

Chiang Mai

Thailand

฿20,194 ($553)

single / month

Hat Yai

Thailand

฿18,662 ($511)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Chiang Mai	Hat Yai	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$5.47	$5.09	Hat Yai
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$21.89	$20.35	Hat Yai
Cappuccino	$1.64	$1.53	Hat Yai
Monthly groceries (single person)	$124	$115	Hat Yai
Monthly public transport pass	$20.06	$18.66	Hat Yai
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$52.90	$49.18	Hat Yai
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$15.32	$14.25	Hat Yai
Fitness club membership	$15.32	$14.25	Hat Yai
Cinema ticket	$4.01	$3.73	Hat Yai
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$271	$247	Hat Yai
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$188	$172	Hat Yai
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$565	$516	Hat Yai
Total single-person budget	$553	$511	Hat Yai
Average net salary	$741	$689

Verdict

Hat Yai is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Chiang Mai runs about $553 versus $511 in Hat Yai — a difference of roughly 8%.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chiang Mai cheaper than Hat Yai?

No. Chiang Mai costs an estimated $553 per month for a single person, about 8% more than Hat Yai at $511.

How far is Chiang Mai from Hat Yai?

The straight-line distance between Chiang Mai and Hat Yai is approximately 1,319 km (819 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Chiang Mai or Hat Yai?

The estimated average net salary is $741 in Chiang Mai and $689 in Hat Yai. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $188 in Chiang Mai versus $178 in Hat Yai per month.