What does a maid or cleaner cost in Mauritius?
Direct Answer
A part-time cleaner typically costs MUR 350–500 per half-day. Full-time live-in domestic staff cost MUR 10,000–14,000 per month.
Domestic staff costs in Mauritius
| Type | Monthly cost (MUR) | |------|-------------------| | Part-time cleaner (3 half-days/week) | 4,500–6,500 | | Full-time live-out | 12,000–16,000 | | Full-time live-in | 10,000–14,000 |
Legal obligations
Register staff with NPF and NSF. Pay at least the minimum wage (MUR 12,075/month full-time). Issue payslips monthly. Provide 21 days paid annual leave after year one.
Finding staff
Word of mouth via expat Facebook groups is most reliable. Search "Expats in Mauritius" on Facebook.
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