Which arrangement fits
A live-in foreign domestic worker lives with your household and handles a full range of duties under MOM Work Permit conditions, with an agreed routine that includes adequate rest. Part-time household help covers scheduled visits or specific tasks under a different arrangement. They have different legal frameworks, costs and coverage. Apex Maids places live-in helpers and does not provide part-time cleaning.
Tell us your household duties, care needs and daily routine. We match live-in helpers to your actual needs.
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By APEX Maids Agency Pte. Ltd. · MOM EA Licence 25C3180 · UEN 202547196H. Based in Jurong West and serving households across Singapore. Our website is apexmaids.sg and our phone is 8405 6661.
| Live-in helper | Part-time help | |
|---|---|---|
| Duties | Full household: cleaning, cooking, laundry, childcare, elderly care, marketing, pet care | Contracted tasks during scheduled visits. HSS providers may include selected elder-minding; check the provider’s scope |
| Hours | Daily with agreed rest and at least one weekly rest day | Scheduled sessions only |
| Childcare/elderly care | Yes, if matched for it | HSS includes selected basic elder-minding; check provider scope for other care |
| Accommodation | Employer must provide sleeping space meeting MOM requirements | Not applicable |
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Fill in your own figures from actual quotes. The security bond ($5,000 for non-Malaysian helpers) is a guarantee purchased from an insurer, not cash you deposit or an annual recurring expense. The bond premium is separate from the guarantee amount. Distinguish government fees from agency quotes.
| Component | Live-in FDW | Part-time help |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly salary / session cost | $______ | $______ |
| Levy | $______/month | Check provider |
| Insurance premiums (annual) | $______ | Check provider |
| Security bond (guarantee, non-Malaysian helpers) | $5,000 guarantee; bond premium separate | N/A |
| Food + accommodation | $______/month | N/A |
| Agency fee (one-time, amortised) | $______ | Check provider |
| Monthly total | $______ | $______ |
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See what hiring a live-in helper costs for the FDW breakdown.
Verify the applicable employment rules for your chosen arrangement. For live-in helpers, see MOM’s employer guide. For the HSS, see MOM’s HSS FAQ. For other arrangements, confirm the terms with the provider.
For a live-in arrangement, compare the household role and costs before deciding.
These are different arrangements with different obligations. Compare both before deciding.
Questions
Compare actual total costs for your real needs, not headline rates. A live-in helper covers daily duties; part-time help covers scheduled visits only.
Under the HSS, selected basic elder-minding is available. Other care services depend on the provider. Check the actual scope before assuming care is included or excluded.
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Tell us your household, duties and care needs. We place live-in helpers matched to what your home actually requires.
