Central Pattaya vs East Pattaya
The short answer
East Pattaya is the cheaper entry: its median condo sells for 61% less than in Central Pattaya.
East Pattaya yields more: a median 9.2% gross against 7.0% in Central Pattaya.
Side by side
| Central Pattaya | East Pattaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Condos tracked | 26 | 31 |
| Median sale price | ฿4.93M | ฿1.92M |
| Median gross yield | 7.0% | 9.2% |
| Flood level (0-5) | — | — |
Biggest buildings in Central Pattaya
- Northshore฿9.73M
- Prime Suites฿7.91M
- Once Pattaya Condominium฿6.90M
Biggest buildings in East Pattaya
- Amorn Village Place Condo฿12.46M
- Baan Samran฿10.21M
- Chateau Dale Residence฿6.64M
How this is measured
Prices and yields are medians across every building we track on each side, from live sale and rent listings on hipflat, DotProperty, DDProperty and FazWaz. Yield is gross: 12 x median monthly rent divided by median sale price, before tax, vacancy and CAM fees. Flood levels come from the BMA Drainage Department layer and only exist for Bangkok khet. Refreshed weekly.
Central Pattaya vs East Pattaya — frequently asked questions
Is Central Pattaya or East Pattaya cheaper for a condo?▾
East Pattaya is the cheaper entry: its median condo sells for 61% less than in Central Pattaya. Central Pattaya: ฿4.93M. East Pattaya: ฿1.92M.
Which gives a better rental yield, Central Pattaya or East Pattaya?▾
East Pattaya yields more: a median 9.2% gross against 7.0% in Central Pattaya.
Does Central Pattaya or East Pattaya flood more?▾
We score flood risk for Bangkok khet only, and neither Central Pattaya nor East Pattaya sits inside that layer. Ask the building juristic office what happened in the last monsoon.
Which should I buy in?▾
If the entry price decides it, East Pattaya. If rental income decides it, East Pattaya. The gap between the best and worst building inside one area is wider than the gap between these two areas, so use this to pick the area, then compare buildings.
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