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About Pai

Pai, Thailand 🇹🇭 is a laid-back mountain town perfect for digital nomads seeking a slower pace, scenic views, and a creative vibe. 🌿☕ It has plenty of cafes, affordable living, and a friendly expat scene, though internet can be less reliable than in bigger Thai cities. Great for work-life balance if you don’t mind a quieter, small-town setting. ✨

Regions

Through the year

Best in March (77) · now 69
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 13 mm Feb: 32 mm Mar: 10 mm Apr: 64 mm May: 203 mm Jun: 241 mm Jul: 354 mm Aug: 329 mm Sep: 366 mm Oct: 197 mm Nov: 81 mm Dec: 12 mm Jan: 27°C / 14°C Feb: 29°C / 15°C Mar: 33°C / 18°C Apr: 34°C / 21°C May: 32°C / 22°C Jun: 31°C / 23°C Jul: 30°C / 23°C Aug: 30°C / 23°C Sep: 30°C / 22°C Oct: 30°C / 21°C Nov: 29°C / 18°C Dec: 28°C / 16°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 7.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.0
Internet Speed 7.5
Safety 8.5
Accommodation Cost 7.6
Weather 5.9
Racial Tolerance 8.1
Nomad Friendly 8.1
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Pai
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $258.91 per month
Coworking Space $106.61 per month
Coffee $1.98 per cup
Beer $2.44 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.83 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $0.00 per month
Mobile Plan $13.71 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $19.80 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 Mae Hong Son TH Thailand $1,346 5.7 Compare
2 Chiang Dao TH Thailand $1,429 5.9 Compare
3 Chiang Mai TH Thailand $1,348 7.7 Compare
4 Chiang Rai TH Thailand $1,441 6.5 Compare

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