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Gustavia vs Orient Bay

Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy compared with Orient Bay, Saint Martin: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Country Saint Barthelemy Saint Martin
Nomad score 4.9 / 10 5.2 / 10
Cost of living $6,747 / mo $3,893 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 30° / 28°C 30° / 28°C
Air quality (AQI) 32 Good 28 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Average high 27.6°C 27.6°C
Average low 25.9°C 25.9°C
Precipitation 67 mm / mo 69 mm / mo
Sunshine 336 h / mo 336 h / mo
Humidity 76% 76%
Rain days 12.1 / mo 12.4 / mo
Wind speed 31.8 km/h 31.4 km/h

BL Gustavia · average high by month

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Air quality

Air quality
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
US AQI 32 28
PM2.5 3.8 µg/m³ 3.3 µg/m³
PM10 6.7 µg/m³ 5.7 µg/m³
Ozone 42 µg/m³ 42 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.8 2.9
Local Payment Services 5.8 5.3
Startup Scene 2.4 2.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Air Conditioning 7.8 7.2
Green Spaces 4.6 5.2
Natural Disaster Risk 2.6 2.8
Noise Pollution 5.2 5.4
Seasonal Variety 2.7 2.9
Weather 7.5 7.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Mobile Network Coverage 8.2 7.4
Power Grid Reliability 8.3 6.6
Public WiFi Availability 5.2 5.0
VPN Reliability 8.4 7.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Accommodation Cost 1.0 2.2
Cost of Living 1.3 2.6
Currency Stability 9.3 9.2
Entertainment Cost 1.9 3.3
Food & Groceries 1.3 2.5
Gym Membership Cost 2.3 3.5
Transportation Cost 2.6 3.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Culture 5.6 5.9
Indoors Fun 4.6 3.9
Language Learning Opportunities 4.0 4.6
Local Experiences & Tours 6.8 7.0
Nightlife 5.8 6.2
Outdoors & Nature 9.0 8.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.3 2.1
Nomad Friendly 3.5 5.5
Online Community Presence 1.5 3.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Cafes with WiFi 5.0 5.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.3 2.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.9 3.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.0 2.9
Internet Speed 7.2 7.3
Local SIM Card Availability 5.9 7.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Fitness Facilities 5.8 4.7
Food Scene 7.7 7.1
Healthy Food Options 7.0 6.2
Yoga Studios 5.2 4.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Healthcare 5.4 5.7
Healthcare Affordability 3.1 5.8
Healthcare Quality 7.2 5.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.8 0.9
Ease of Business Registration 4.5 4.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.6 4.2
Freedom of Speech 8.7 8.7
Political Stability 9.0 8.1
Tax Friendliness 8.6 5.2
Visa Ease 5.2 6.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Air Quality 9.2 8.4
Cleanliness 8.6 7.1
Environmental Quality 8.8 7.7
Family Friendly 7.2 7.7
Language Barrier 5.5 7.3
Work-Life Balance 7.9 8.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Female Friendly 8.8 7.8
Racial Tolerance 7.2 7.4
Safety 9.3 7.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Airport Connectivity 4.7 7.1
Cycling 2.7 3.3
Intercity Travel Options 3.5 4.4
Public Transit 1.4 3.0
Ride-sharing Services 1.2 1.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.8 5.9
Walkability 5.9 4.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Coworking Quality 2.7 3.4
Freelance Ecosystem 3.1 3.3
Networking Opportunities 3.1 3.8
Remote Job Opportunities 3.2 3.3
Time Zone Favorability 6.1 6.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Jeans $138 per pair $75 per pair
Summer Dress $92 per dress $46 per dress
Running Shoes $173 per pair $98 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Dining Out $461 per month $139 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Cinema Ticket $17 per ticket $12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Coffee $5.19 per cup $4.04 per cup
Beer $6.92 per pint $5.78 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $25 per meal $14 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $104 per meal $64 per meal
Fast Food Combo $15 per meal $10 per meal
Apples $5.19 per kg $3.47 per kg
Bread $4.04 per loaf $2.31 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.31 per bottle $1.73 per bottle
Milk $2.88 per liter $2.08 per liter
Rice $3.23 per kg $2.89 per kg
Chicken Fillets $14 per kg $10 per kg
Beef $21 per kg $16 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $21 per bottle $14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Groceries $577 per month $404 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Health Insurance $173 per month $92 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Doctor Visit (GP) $115 per visit $58 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $12 per purchase $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Housing $1,384 per month $866 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,883 per month $1,097 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $3,460 per month $2,079 per month
Coworking Space $519 per month $208 per month
Coliving Space $1,730 per month $809 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Internet & Mobile $81 per month $58 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Leisure Activities $115 per month $58 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Haircut $40 per visit $23 per visit
Laundry $17 per kg $9.24 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Mobile Plan $35 per month $29 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $92 per month $52 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $23 one-time $17 one-time
Gym Membership $115 per month $64 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $35 per hour $23 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Transportation $92 per month $92 per month
Taxi Start $9.23 per trip $3.47 per trip
Taxi per km $3.46 per km $1.73 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $92 per month $58 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $17 per trip $12 per trip
Gasoline $2.08 per liter $1.85 per liter
Scooter Rental $46 per month $29 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
BL Gustavia MF Orient Bay
Utilities $231 per month $173 per month