Hat Yai, Thailand 🇹🇭
#1367
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Nomad Score:
66%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Hat Yai is very affordable compared to major Thai cities like Bangkok or Chiang Mai, with low prices for food, transport, and daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices for apartments and guesthouses are low, especially outside the city center.
🍎 Food & Groceries
91%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer very cheap and diverse options; groceries are affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and motorbike taxis are inexpensive; fuel prices are low.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited compared to larger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available at reasonable prices, though fewer premium options.
💱 Currency Stability
75%
Weight: 30
Thai Baht is relatively stable with moderate fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
79%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 50-100 Mbps; reliable but not as fast as Bangkok or Chiang Mai.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; few professional setups mainly in central areas.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to nomads but overall limited compared to bigger cities.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
32%
Weight: 100
Hat Yai is not a major digital nomad hub; fewer expats and nomads present.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance, less hustle than bigger cities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
64%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some industrial activity affects air quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
67%
Weight: 10
City is relatively clean but not pristine; street cleanliness varies.
🗨️ Language Barrier
41%
Weight: 30
Limited English spoken outside tourist areas; Thai and local dialects dominate.
💨 Air Quality
59%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be moderate; occasional haze and pollution from traffic.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
68%
Weight: 20
Decent healthcare facilities, but not as advanced as Bangkok; good private clinics available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
82%
Weight: 25
Medical services are affordable compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Adequate healthcare infrastructure for routine and minor emergencies.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot, humid weather most of the year; rainy season from May to October.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
73%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during monsoon season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
54%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
86%
Weight: 15
Widely available in accommodations, cafes, and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
21%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation; mainly hot and rainy seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture influenced by Thai and Malay heritage; vibrant festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
57%
Weight: 15
Moderate nightlife with bars and night markets but limited club scene.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
63%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions like waterfalls and parks but urban setting limits options.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
45%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited opportunities for structured language learning.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
69%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours and local experiences available, especially related to food and markets.
🎳 Indoors Fun
58%
Weight: 10
Shopping malls and cinemas available but limited variety.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
89%
Weight: 25
Excellent street food and local cuisine with diverse options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
37%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios; not a major wellness hub.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
61%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
72%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy eating possible but less emphasis on organic.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT+7 timezone works well for Asia and some European countries but less ideal for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
39%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads or startups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
42%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
41%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities; not comparable to larger cities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem; limited support and funding.
💳 Local Payment Services
67%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and e-wallets like TrueMoney are common but less widespread than in Bangkok.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest but limited local infrastructure or community.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
64%
Weight: 30
Hat Yai International Airport offers domestic and some regional flights; fewer international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
48%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mainly songthaews and motorbike taxis.
🚶 Walkability
56%
Weight: 20
City center is somewhat walkable but infrastructure is not pedestrian-friendly.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
62%
Weight: 15
Grab and local ride-hailing apps operate but coverage is less extensive.
🚲 Cycling
39%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; traffic and road conditions not ideal.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
71%
Weight: 15
Good bus and train connections to other parts of southern Thailand and Malaysia.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
78%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals are widely available and affordable.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
76%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
79%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with minimal restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
83%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
57%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in malls and cafes but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
69%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are easy to obtain; longer stays require extensions or special visas.
📊 Tax Friendliness
54%
Weight: 30
Thailand has moderate tax rates; digital nomads need to be cautious about residency rules.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
58%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions exist; political speech is sensitive.
🏛️ Political Stability
63%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political unrest in the country.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
51%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic for foreigners; requires local address and documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
47%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures and local partnerships.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
55%
Weight: 35
Thailand offers special visas but not specifically digital nomad visas; some long-stay options exist.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
56%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly but lacks infrastructure and community compared to major nomad hubs.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
38%
Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
42%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence for Hat Yai digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
74%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Relatively safe for female travelers but cultural norms are conservative.
✊ Racial Tolerance
68%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant; some cultural differences but no major issues reported.