Foreign Domestic Helpers

Let's look at the monthly unavoidable expense that you will incur.

Expenses Indonesian Philippines
Monthly Salary RM1,200.00 RM1,800.00
Food (RM10/day) RM300.00 RM300.00
Lodging RM200.00 RM200.00
Total Cost RM1,700.00 RM2,300.00



The total expenses incur for having a maid over a period of 2 years is as below.

Expenses Indonesian Philippines
First Year Salary RM24,000.00 RM27,600.00
First Year Expense RM18,000.00 RM16,000.00
Second Year Salary RM24,000.00 RM27,600.00
Second Year Expense RM1,095.00 RM1,095.00
Total Cost RM59,895.00 RM72,295.00



So what is the monthly cost you are actually spending on having a maid?

Expenses Indonesian Philippines
Total Cost / 24 months RM59,895.00 / 24 RM72,295.00 / 24
Monthly Expense RM2,496.00 RM3,013.00