Updated 05 February 2026 At HelperChoice, we believe that a successful employment journey begins and ends with a smooth transition. One of the most common questions we receive from employers is regarding the domestic helper air ticket. Whether it is…
Updated 02 February 2026 Hiring a domestic helper is a big decision, and many employers find themselves choosing between a full-time foreign domestic helper and a local part-time domestic worker. A full-time domestic helper offers continuity, familiarity with household routines,…
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Updated 03 February 2026 (If you want to know what duties and responsibilities a domestic helper has in Singapore, please click here instead!) Duties for Domestic Helper in Hong Kong The Standard Employment Contract (SEC) states that the foreign domestic worker…
An Average Salary of More Than HK$5,000 Despite Minimum Wage Freeze by the Government For the fourth consecutive year, HelperChoice has analysed the data of more than 10,000 job ads posted on its platform between September 2019 and September 2020…
Updated 03 February 2026 Minimum Allowable (MAW) Wage and Food Allowance in Hong-Kong The Labour Department announced on September 27th, 2019 the annual increase of the minimum allowable Wage, from HK$4,520 to HK$4,630 per month. The Food Allowance, previously of…
Updated 02 February 2026 HelperChoice, the leading platform connecting employers and domestic workers conducted a survey from October 9th until October 17th, 2017 in the Middle East, Hong Kong and Singapore to get more information about how domestic workers are…
HelperChoice has carried out a survey with 957 domestic helpers currently deployed in Hong Kong where they shared with us how they will celebrate Christmas this year, in-light of the current political unrest in the city. This year shows a…
Wrapping Up This glimpse into how domestic helpers celebrate Christmas highlights both their generosity and the deep sacrifices they make while working far from home. Whether they’re setting aside part of their earnings for loved ones, choosing gifts for employers,…
For the third consecutive year, HelperChoice has analysed the data of more than 30,000 job ads posted on its platform between August 2018 and August 2019 to determine which areas foreign domestic workers can expect to earn the most and…