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fuchsiapostcard
#1
Hi I'd like some guidelines on maid's wages for Bandra as am hearing a lot of different salary schemes. I currently have a maid but wish to hire another person to play role of cleaner. Both would work 6 day week from 9:30am - 5:30pm. We have 7 rooms hence I'm splitting the maids' workload.

Housekeeper's role
Light cleaning (kitchen, dining room, master & study room)
Ironing
Prep work (I will cook)
Cleaning toilet

Cleaner's role
Sweeping
Moping
Vacuuming
Wiping windows
Cleaning toilet

Am I right to say the wages for part-timer would be cheaper compared to a live-in? Also, the maids are expecting non-Indian expat households to pay more? Thanks.
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Naval Rungta
#2
In a place like Bandra you should be prepared to pay Rs.2500-3000 to each maid. Yes part time will cost less as compared with live in. Naval
fuchsiapostcard
#3
Thanks Naval. I'm finding that no English speaking maid would be keen in the salary you'd mentioned. A minimum of Rs 8000 is required, this is acceptable rate for a non-Indian expat family.
arthand
#4
It may be worthwhile to retain both the maids with 20% - 30% less time and commensurate remuneration.This way you will have less dependence.

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