Cost of Living in Sint Maarten

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 17.00 $ 15.00-20.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 87.50 $ 70.00-140.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 $ 8.75-11.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 3.50 $ 3.00-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.00 $ 4.00-8.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 4.40 $ 3.00-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.00 $ 3.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 3.00 $ 3.00-5.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.50 $ 2.00-5.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.38 $ 1.81-3.18
White Rice (1 lb) 1.47 $ 0.91-1.81
Eggs (12, Large Size) 5.42 $ 2.80-7.20
Local Cheese (1 lb) 9.37 $ 5.44-11.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.26 $ 4.54-9.07
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 9.22 $ 5.44-10.89
Apples (1 lb) 1.99 $ 1.59-3.18
Bananas (1 lb) 2.15 $ 0.74-3.63
Oranges (1 lb) 3.29 $ 0.88-5.44
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.47 $ 1.36-3.63
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.70 $ 0.86-2.27
Onions (1 lb) 1.81 $ 1.36-1.81
Lettuce (1 Head) 4.00 $ 3.00-5.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.61 $ 0.80-2.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 11.50 $ 11.00-15.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 3.27 $ 1.50-5.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.83 $ 1.50-3.50
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 5.35 $ 2.70-8.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 $ 1.25-3.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ?
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 20.00 $ 10.00-20.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ?
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.49 $ 1.20-1.69
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) ?
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) ?
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 366.38 $ 150.00-615.52
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 38.33 $ 20.00-45.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 71.25 $ 50.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 66.67 $ 50.00-75.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ?
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 10.00 $ 8.00-15.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 750.00 $ 500.00-1,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 12,066.67 $ 11,000.00-13,200.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 50.00 $
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 40.00 $
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 100.00 $ 80.00-120.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 60.00 $
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,300.00 $ 2,300.00-2,300.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,300.00 $ 2,300.00-2,300.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 6,500.00 $ 6,500.00-6,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 6,500.00 $ 6,500.00-6,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 278.71 $
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,099.99 $
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,800.00 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.00

Prices in Sint Maarten

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Last update: 23 November 2025
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