Sint MaartenπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡½

At a Glance

How Sint Maarten compares across key indices

Quality of LifeSafety65Healthcare56AffordabilityClimateClean Air59

Safety Index

65/100

Healthcare

56/100

Cost of Living

How far your money goes in Sint Maarten

Rent Index

80

100 = NYC rent

Groceries

88

100 = NYC groceries

Restaurant Prices

67

100 = NYC dining

Safety & Crime

Moderate Risk

How safe residents feel in Sint Maarten β€” based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

65/100

Crime Index

35/100

Lower is better

Crime Trend

55/100

Mixed perception

Walking Safety

Daytime86
Nighttime59

27 point drop from day to night

Problem Severity

Corruption & bribery
Moderate52
Drug-related crime
Low43
Property crimes
Low41
Violent crimes
Low32

0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem

What Residents Worry About

Things stolen from car
Moderate50
Being mugged or robbed
Low36
Car stolen
Low36
Being physically attacked
Low27
Being insulted or harassed
Low27
Home broken into
Very Low23
Targeted for skin/ethnicity/religion
Very Low23

Based on 11 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.

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Healthcare

Healthcare system overview for Sint Maarten

Healthcare Index

56/100

Quality Breakdown

Friendliness & Courtesy83/100
Accuracy & Completeness75/100
Modern Equipment63/100
Staff Skill & Competency50/100
Speed of Service38/100
Responsiveness & Waitlist25/100
Cost Satisfaction58/100

How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality

Based on 4 survey responses

Insurance Coverage

None
50.0%
Private
25.0%
Employer Sponsored
25.0%
Healthcare56Safety65Quality of Life

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Environment

Moderate

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Sint Maarten

Pollution Index

59/100

Lower is better

Environmental Quality

Comfortable to Spend Time64/100
Air Quality63/100
Drinking Water Quality45/100
Clean & Tidy38/100
Green Spaces & Parks25/100
Garbage Disposal25/100

Concerns

Water Pollution75/100
Noise & Light Pollution54/100

0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern

Based on 14 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Transport & Commute

How people get around in Sint Maarten

Average One-Way Commute

0minutes

Very Short

Traffic Index

0

Below average congestion

Inefficiency

0

Time wasted in traffic

How People Commute

Working from Home100.0%

Based on 1 survey responses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Sint Maarten, answered with data

Is Sint Maarten safe for expats?

Sint Maarten has a safety index of 65/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers.

How good is healthcare in Sint Maarten?

Sint Maarten scores 56/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it adequate by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.

Before You Go

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