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About Hat Yai

Hat Yai is a lively city in southern Thailand with a low cost of living, great street food, and easy transport links to Malaysia. It has decent cafés, Wi‑Fi, and a practical urban vibe, making it a good base for digital nomads who want affordability and convenience over beach-town tourism. ☕📶🛵

Through the year

Best in February (71) · now 61
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 74 mm Feb: 63 mm Mar: 75 mm Apr: 176 mm May: 218 mm Jun: 153 mm Jul: 143 mm Aug: 205 mm Sep: 234 mm Oct: 341 mm Nov: 537 mm Dec: 217 mm Jan: 29°C / 23°C Feb: 31°C / 23°C Mar: 33°C / 23°C Apr: 33°C / 24°C May: 33°C / 24°C Jun: 33°C / 24°C Jul: 33°C / 24°C Aug: 32°C / 24°C Sep: 32°C / 24°C Oct: 31°C / 23°C Nov: 29°C / 23°C Dec: 29°C / 23°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.1
Internet Speed 8.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0
Safety 7.3
Weather 5.0
Accommodation Cost 8.0
Female Friendly 7.0
Racial Tolerance 7.2
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Hat Yai
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $183.38 per month
Coworking Space $106.97 per month
Coffee $1.83 per cup
Beer $2.75 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.14 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $24.45 per month
Mobile Plan $9.17 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $18.34 per month

Other cities in Thailand

Other cities in Thailand
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Chiang Mai $1,348 7.7 Compare
2 Bangkok $1,988 7.5 Compare
3 Phuket $2,245 7.3 Compare
4 Koh Phangan $2,513 7.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Satun TH Thailand $1,578 5.6 Compare
2 Alor Setar MY Malaysia $1,229 5.8 Compare
3 Langkawi MY Malaysia $1,094 6.5 Compare
4 Trang TH Thailand $1,395 6.1 Compare

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