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Yala vs Hat Yai

Thailand vs Thailand · 104 km apart

Yala

Thailand

฿17,520 ($480)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Hat Yai

Thailand

฿18,662 ($511)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Yala	Hat Yai	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.80	$5.09	Yala
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$19.20	$20.35	Yala
Cappuccino	$1.44	$1.53	Yala
Monthly groceries (single person)	$109	$115	Yala
Monthly public transport pass	$17.60	$18.66	Yala
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$46.40	$49.18	Yala
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$13.44	$14.25	Yala
Fitness club membership	$13.44	$14.25	Yala
Cinema ticket	$3.52	$3.73	Yala
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$230	$247	Yala
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$160	$172	Yala
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$480	$516	Yala
Total single-person budget	$480	$511	Yala
Average net salary	$650	$689

Verdict

Yala is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Yala runs about $480 versus $511 in Hat Yai — a difference of roughly 7%.

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 Yala · Full cost of living in Hat Yai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yala cheaper than Hat Yai?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $480 per month in Yala versus $511 in Hat Yai — about 7% less.

How far is Yala from Hat Yai?

The straight-line distance between Yala and Hat Yai is approximately 104 km (65 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Yala or Hat Yai?

The estimated average net salary is $650 in Yala and $689 in Hat Yai. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $170 in Yala versus $178 in Hat Yai per month.