Household Staff
Domestic Worker Calculator
Calculate the full cost of hiring household staff including recruitment, visa, salary, and ongoing expenses.
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Housemaid from Philippines
Monthly salary: 2,150 SAR
First Year Total
56,204 SAR
Monthly Cost
2,917 SAR
Cost per day: 96 SAR
Recruitment & Setup
One-time costs to bring the worker
Musaned Platform Fee2,000 SAR
Agency/Recruitment Fee13,000 SAR
Work Visa Issuance2,000 SAR
Medical Test (Abroad)500 SAR
Medical Test (Arrival)300 SAR
Iqama Issuance650 SAR
Health Insurance (First Year)500 SAR
Air Ticket (One-way)2,250 SAR
Subtotal21,200 SAR
Monthly Costs
Recurring expenses each month
Monthly Salary2,150 SAR
Iqama Renewal (prorated)50 SAR
Health Insurance (prorated)42 SAR
Food Allowance550 SAR
Annual Ticket (prorated)125 SAR
Monthly Total2,917 SAR
Compare Nationalities
First year cost by nationality
🇺🇬Uganda
44,804 SAR
1,200 SAR/month
🇪🇹Ethiopia
45,404 SAR
1,250 SAR/month
🇰🇪Kenya
46,004 SAR
1,300 SAR/month
🇧🇩Bangladesh
47,204 SAR
1,400 SAR/month
Employer Obligations
Legal requirements when hiring domestic workers
Monthly Salary
Paid by 7th of each month via bank transfer
Accommodation
Provide suitable living space with privacy
Food
Either provide meals or food allowance (400-700 SAR)
Health Insurance
Annual health insurance coverage
Annual Leave
30 days paid leave after 2 years
Annual Ticket
Round-trip ticket home every 2 years
Iqama Renewal
Renew residence permit annually
End of Service
Pay ESB when contract ends
Working Hours
Maximum 10 hours per day with breaks
Weekly Day Off
One day off per week (24 consecutive hours)
Tips
- • Filipino housemaids are known for English proficiency and often have prior experience.
- • Budget for end-of-service benefits (1/2 month salary per year) when contract ends.