Living Expenses & Weather from Oct - Dec

I have just returned home from India and have started thinking about where I want to go next! Iceland has been on my radar for some time now but I'm sad to say I really don't know a whole lot about some specific details...

What is the cost in Canadian Dollar for one month in general locations in Iceland, including all accommodations, travel (bus, taxi, whatever), and food...

Also I'm hearing the weather is best in the summer months, but I am wanting to leave home in say...October returning, or relocating in early to mid December. Is it worth planning a trip during these months? I come from the West Coast and rain/snow is nothing new...

Would love any other important information from anyone who resides there or has been for one month or more!

Oh yeahhhh...AND! How safe is travelling solo, being a female 19, through Iceland, and also Russia, I understand Russia can be a bit dodgy but I just want some opinions! Thankss!

The problem with any time but the 2-3 summermonths is that most things for tourists outside Reykjavik is closed. The "interior" is physically closed until late June

The currency used in Iceland is ISK - you better figure out the exchange rate. CAD are of no use outside banks and I wonder how you can expect other first to look up the exchange rate and then do the conversions for you.
But costs are simple:: take the costs for a similar trip in Canada and add some 50% and you will be fine.

Finally: Do you REALLY think safety is a problem in Iceland? If so how did you dare travel in India, as you so carefully mention?

PS: and just so I can qualify for your accepance test - I have been there for more than one monht - but I wonder if you are allowed to ask quesrtions here? i.e. Have you done your research?

Hey Kathyaanddakota, I will just send you a pm !

#2 "that most things for tourists outside Reykjavik is closed" Are you serious? I was there in January and everything i tried to visit was open and running. Including tours. True, interior hiking is a no go, but your statement simply isn't true.

OP, Iceland is a little on the expensive side. Certainly compared to India. It's a country where it's cheaper to fly than it is to take the bus. It's a country where a night out at the bar can cost you $100+.

As for safety, there was a random polar bear in Iceland 2 years ago, but they shot it. So the country is totally safe ;)

Dear bunny - you visit other´things than I. Look at the tour list from major agencies, try to make visit to the glacier lake on boat, old fram museums, some NAtional parks, B&B and some guesthouses .......