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๐Ÿ“Š AvgC$1,708CAD/moโ‰ˆ $1,247 USD
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Koh Samui

Thailand ยท AsiaTropical island amenities meet reliable island Wi-Fi.
C$1,700
๐Ÿ’ฐ CAD/mo
(โ‰ˆ $1,241 USD)
8/10
โญ Nomad
15 m
โ›ฐ๏ธ Metres
27ยฐC
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Now
Full City Guide
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Samui Regatta
MaySporting Event

International yacht racing around the island

๐ŸŽต
Full Moon Party (nearby Phangan)
JanMusic Festival

Monthly beach partyโ€”short boat ride from Samui

๐Ÿ‚
Dry Season
JanSeasonal Event

Jan-April: driest months, calm seas, sunny skies

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Best Avoid Now

Monthly Budget

๐ŸŸก Moderate
C$1,700/CAD per month
โ‰ˆ $1,241 USD
vs. global range (C$650 โ€“ C$5,500)avg
C$650C$5,500
๐Ÿ Rent45%C$765CAD/moโ‰ˆ $558 USD
๐Ÿฝ๏ธFood25%C$425CAD/moโ‰ˆ $310 USD
๐ŸšŒTransport5%C$85CAD/moโ‰ˆ $62 USD
๐Ÿ’กUtilities7%C$119CAD/moโ‰ˆ $87 USD
๐ŸŽญLeisure12%C$204CAD/moโ‰ˆ $149 USD
๐ŸฅHealth6%C$102CAD/moโ‰ˆ $74 USD

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Temperature (ยฐC)

17ยฐ โ€“ 34ยฐ annual
20ยฐ
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Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
31ยฐ
22ยฐ
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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โ„๏ธ Low: 17ยฐC๐ŸŒก๏ธ Now: 27ยฐC๐Ÿ”ฅ High: 34ยฐC

Elevation

15 mยท Sea level

Near sea level โ€” warm and humid with maximum coastal exposure.

Sea Level ยท 0 mDenver ยท 1,609 mMachu Picchu ยท 2,430 mLa Paz ยท 3,640 mKoh Samui

Connectivity

USM
Koh Samui Airport
3 km from city center
Direct Flights8 destinations
Local Transit3/10
๐Ÿš—Uber
๐Ÿ›บGrab
๐Ÿš•Taxi
๐Ÿš‡Metro
๐ŸšŒBus
๐ŸšฒBikeshare
๐ŸšถWalkable

๐Ÿ’ก Songthaews around the ring road; rent a motorbike for flexibility

Safety

Safety Score7/10
โŒTap Water
โœ…Night Safe
๐Ÿ“ž191

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Culture & Food

Multiculturalism6/10
Foodie Scene7/10

Climate Intelligence

Comfort Index
79
Very Good
Right Now
Go Now!
Score: 80
Avg humidity
78%
Avg AQI
35
Monthly Comfort
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Best Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Avoid
No bad months

Climate

Tropical coastal climate with warm, humid conditions year-round. Sea breezes moderate heat; highs around 34ยฐC. Wet season Mayโ€“October, drier and more pleasant Novemberโ€“April. Famous for incredible street food and cuisine. Lush tropical setting. Beach lifestyle is central to daily life.

Tourist Attractions

1๐Ÿ–๏ธ Chaweng Beach
2๐ŸŒŠ Na Muang Waterfalls
3๐Ÿ• Big Buddha Temple
4๐ŸŒฟ Ang Thong National Marine Park
5๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Fisherman's Village (Bophut)
6๐ŸŒ… Lamai Viewpoint
7๐Ÿคฟ Koh Tao Dive Day Trip
8๐Ÿ›๏ธ Lamai Night Market
9๐Ÿ˜ Samui Elephant Haven
10๐ŸŒŠ Secret Buddha Garden

Tags

โ˜€๏ธ Tropicalโญ Highly Rated๐ŸŒด Resorts๐Ÿœ Amazing Food๐Ÿ–๏ธ Beaches๐Ÿ–๏ธ Coastal๐Ÿ’† Wellness๐Ÿ’ต Mid-Range๐Ÿ˜Ž Great Weather๐Ÿ›• Cultural Depth

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