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Cost of Living Guide in Sint Maarten

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Sint Maarten offers a high-cost living environment in the Caribbean, with rent prices 189.6% higher than the North America regional average, making housing the dominant expense for expats and digital nomads. Groceries and dining out are moderately priced compared to imports-reliant islands, but overall expenses position it as one of the more expensive spots in North America. No user home country data is available for direct comparison.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
$1,000–$1,900 USD for a single person (shared/modest inland housing, local markets, minimal A/C, walking/buses)
Comfortable
$3,000–$4,500 USD for a single expat (1-bedroom city apartment, mix of local/imported food, occasional dining, scooter/car, reliable utilities)
Family of four
$7,000–$12,000 USD for a family of four (3-bedroom villa, international schooling if needed, imported groceries, car, dining out)

Sint Maarten delivers Caribbean luxury at a premium price, with rent 189.6% above North America averages making it a splurge destination best suited for higher earners. Value shines for beach lifestyles and no property tax, but budget carefully for imports and transport.

Economic & Living Costs in Sint Maarten
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

15-20 $
Avg: 17.5 $
-5.7% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

70-140 $
Avg: 105 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

8.75-11 $
Avg: 9.88 $
+9.7% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

3-6 $
Avg: 4.5 $
+8.3% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

2300 $
Avg: 2300 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

2300 $
Avg: 2300 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

6500 $
Avg: 6500 $
+88.4% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

6500 $
Avg: 6500 $
+170.8% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

1.25-3 $
Avg: 2.13 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

10-20 $
Avg: 15 $
+21.8% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

92.51 $
Avg: 46.25 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Gasoline (1L)

1.2-1.69 $
Avg: 1.44 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

150-615.52 $
Avg: 382.76 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

50-100 $
Avg: 75 $
-13.3% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

20-45 $
Avg: 32.5 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

2-5 $
Avg: 3.5 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

2-3.5 $
Avg: 2.75 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

2.8-7.2 $
Avg: 5 $
+28.2% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

12-25 $
Avg: 18.5 $
+24.9% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

50-75 $
Avg: 62.5 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

15-23.13 $
Avg: 19.06 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Cinema Ticket

8-15 $
Avg: 11.5 $
-9.3% vs 3 months ago

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

500-1000 $
Avg: 750 $
+9.1% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03

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