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Cost of Living in Hat Yai

Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand · Population 406,513

▲ +0% vs Thailand average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)฿18,662 ($511)
Couple, monthly฿33,540 ($919)
Family of four, monthly฿43,779 ($1,199)

Estimated Prices in Hat Yai

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant฿186 ($5.09)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range฿743 ($20.35)per meal
Cappuccino฿55.71 ($1.53)each
Monthly groceries (single person)฿4,209 ($115)per month
Monthly public transport pass฿681 ($18.66)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment฿1,795 ($49.18)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)฿520 ($14.25)per month
Fitness club membership฿520 ($14.25)per month
Cinema ticket฿136 ($3.73)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre฿9,029 ($247)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre฿6,281 ($172)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre฿18,844 ($516)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Hat Yai is ฿25,149 ($689) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ฿18,662 ($511) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ฿24,261 ($665) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (฿6,281 ($172)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Thailand

Bangkok

Krung Thep Maha Nakhon · pop. 18,007,000

฿23,291 ($638) / mo

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai · pop. 1,198,000

฿20,194 ($553) / mo

Nakhon Ratchasima

Nakhon Ratchasima · pop. 466,098

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen · pop. 416,988

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Phatthaya

Chon Buri · pop. 351,391

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Phitsanulok

Phitsanulok · pop. 281,929

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Phuket

Phuket · pop. 252,515

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Pak Kret

Nonthaburi · pop. 190,272

฿17,520 ($480) / mo

Living in Hat Yai

Hat Yai is one of the key cities in Thailand. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ฿18,662 ($511), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ฿6,281 ($172) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ฿43,779 ($1,199) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ฿33,540 ($919) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Hat Yai is ฿25,149 ($689). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ฿24,261 ($665) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hat Yai expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿18,662 ($511) per month in Hat Yai including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Thailand.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Hat Yai?
A net salary of around ฿24,261 ($665) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Hat Yai with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Hat Yai is ฿25,149 ($689).
How much is rent in Hat Yai?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ฿9,029 ($247) per month in the city centre and ฿6,281 ($172) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ฿18,844 ($516).
Is Hat Yai cheaper than Thailand on average?
No — Hat Yai is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Thailand average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Hat Yai?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿4,209 ($115) in Hat Yai. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿186 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ฿56 ($2).
How do transport costs in Hat Yai compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Hat Yai is estimated at ฿681 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Hat Yai are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size (population 406,513). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.