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The Real Cost of Hiring a Live-In Maid in the UAE: Complete Monthly & Upfront Fee Breakdown

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For many families in UAE, hiring a live-in maid makes up for their needs as many also have children, elderly family members or have busy work schedules. Normally the most readily apparent cost of hiring a domestic worker is the salary, but the real cost is much greater than this. Employers should account for the expenses involved with visa processing, medical assessments, health insurance, and booking of accommodation as single payments as well as on-going expenses.

Upfront Sponsorship Costs

The residence visa and Emirates ID are to be obtained by the families sponsoring a domestic worker. Usually the cost of visa related expenses ranges between AED 5,000-8,000 depending on the emirate and on whether the application is made using a typing centre or an online application process.

The fees typically encompass the entry permit (when required), the medical fitness assessment, Emirates ID registration, visa stamping, and administrative processing fee. The employer also must provide mandatory health insurance for the worker and the annual premium is subject to the level of coverage and emirate.

Monthly Expenses

The biggest percent of the ongoing costs is the salary of the maid. Nationality, experience and contract determines the monthly salary, typically between AED 1,500 to 2,500. A select few domestic employees who are highly skilled can earn more.

Employers must supply proper housing, daily meals and utilities (except by telephone if no Internet is available). The employer also incurs cost for a worker when he has to be transported for an official assignment or for his yearly leave.

Additional Employer Responsibilities

Under UAE labour laws, the employer has to offer annual paid leave, return an air ticket to the worker’s country after the end of the contract and, if applicable, give the worker end-of-service benefits.

There may also be expenses that are not included in insurance that can count toward the overall cost of employment, such as: Medical costs not covered by insurance, Replacement costs due to breach of contract, and Costs associated with recruitment agencies.

Estimated Annual Cost

Add it all up and the annual salary of hiring a live-in maid costs between AED 28,000 and AED 45,000 or higher depending on different factors including salary, recruitment process, insurance requirements and the requirements of the household.

Families may be quoted premium prices upfront when using a licensed recruitment agency, but benefits from such agencies would be a guarantee, replacement service, and documentation help which are available.

FAQs

What is the cost of hiring a maid for the holidays in UAE?

It costs anywhere from AED 5,000 to AED 8,000 that is paid upfront, depending on the emirate and processing.

What is the average salary of the live-in maid, per month?

The average salary they receive is AED1,500 to AED2,500 per month, which varies by nationality, experience and employment terms.

Are domestic workers required to have health insurance?

Yes. Domestic workers are entitled to health insurance by their employers according to the UAE’s regulations.

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