How much does it cost for a housekeeper or maid in Granada, Nicaragua?

A housekeeper or a maid in Granada, Nicaragua, costs around US $120 to $130 per month. They usually work from Monday to Saturday but they only work a half day on Saturdays.

Another option is to have the maid come over and work only for 2 hours a day. That will cost you about 300 Cordoba (around $12) per week. You have to provide for one meal or snack. It really depends on what agreement you have with the maid or housekeeper if you do not need her full time. Some housekeepers...

A housekeeper or a maid in Granada, Nicaragua, costs around US $120 to $130 per month. They usually work from Monday to Saturday but they only work a half day on Saturdays.

Another option is to have the maid come over and work only for 2 hours a day. That will cost you about 300 Cordoba (around $12) per week. You have to provide for one meal or snack. It really depends on what agreement you have with the maid or housekeeper if you do not need her full time. Some housekeepers prefer working for a few hours per day instead of full time because that way, they can work in several different houses in one day. If you want to hire a housekeeper on a per day basis, you will pay around $3 to $5 or $1 per hour.

If a housekeeper has already been working for you for a year, then you start paying her the 13^th month pay and the vacation leaves. According to the Labor Code, if a housekeeper has been working for you for a year, you are supposed to give 15 days off but sometimes, the maids will agree that you pay them the 15 days and she will still report to work for those 15 days. That happens when they need some extra money. You are obligated to provide 15 days off, but you can also have are some arrangements with the maid