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Prices have increased slightly compared to August 2013

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has increased in the month of October 2013 by 0.3 percent compared to that of August 2013.

When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Oct. 2012 to Oct. 2013), an increase of 2.7 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier.

Prices have increased slightly compared to June 2013

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has increased in the month of August 2013 by 0.6 percent compared to that of June 2013.

When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Aug. 2012 to Aug. 2013), an increase of 2.8 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier.

Prices have decreased compared to April 2013

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has decreased in the month of June 2013 by 0.1 percent compared to that of April 2013.

The rate of inflation continues to ease; when comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Jun. 2012 to Jun. 2013), an increase of 2.7 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier.