Island, Sint Maarten
Cost of living in Sint Maarten
How much a month costs in Sint Maarten
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $4,500–6,500 ($4,500–6,500).
Prices in Sint Maarten
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $1,800–3,200 | $1,800–3,200 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $1,200–2,200 | $1,200–2,200 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $40–70 | $40–70 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $160–320 | $160–320 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $8–16 | $8–16 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $25–50 | $25–50 |
| Cappuccino | $4–6 | $4–6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $4–7 | $4–7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $2–3 | $2–3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $15–30 | $15–30 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | $25–45 | $25–45 |
| Gym membership (month) | $50–100 | $50–100 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $40–70 | $40–70 |
Cheaper alternatives to Sint Maarten
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Trinidad | Cuba | $1,700–2,700 |
| Varadero | Cuba | $2,000–3,200 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Sint Maarten?
About $2,500–3,600 on a lean budget, $4,500–6,500 for a comfortable month and $9,000–16,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Sint Maarten?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $1,800–3,200 ($1,800–3,200) a month in the center and $1,200–2,200 ($1,200–2,200) outside it.
How much does food cost in Sint Maarten?
A local meal is $8–16 ($8–16); a mid-range restaurant is $25–50 ($25–50) per person.
Is Sint Maarten expensive?
Prices in Sint Maarten are about 76% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Sint Maarten Tourist Bureau
- Princess Juliana Airport
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.