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 |