Question 1

How much does it cost per month to hire a domestic helper in Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

For contracts signed from 3 October 2026, wage is at least HK$5,220 plus free food or HK$1,236 cash food allowance. With cash food the illustration is HK$6,456 before insurance and other costs. Existing payroll uses actual applicable wages.

Question 2

What are the one-time fees for hiring a domestic helper in Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

The ordinary Immigration visa fee is HK$330 from 8 September 2025. Filipino MWO or other nationality-specific fees vary by case. The calculator also includes the selected service plan, medical estimate where applicable, passage to Hong Kong for overseas hires, and estimated return passage at contract end.

Question 3

How does the domestic helper cost calculator work?

Accepted Answer

The calculator lets you select a route, nationality and hire type, then adjust salary, contract length and estimated case costs. It includes the selected SeekHelpers service plan, current Immigration fee, recurring wage and food, insurance estimate, and passage assumptions. Confirm live package inclusions before paying.

Question 4

Is there a HK$400 monthly domestic helper levy?

Accepted Answer

No. Hong Kong abolished the Employees Retraining Levy for foreign domestic helper employers in 2013. The calculator therefore adds HK$0 for an employer levy.

Domestic Helper Cost Calculator Hong Kong 2026

Your first-year planning estimate

1. Helper and hiring route

2. Recurring costs

3. One-time costs

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