Lisbon - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the availability and cost of household help, and what types of help are typically employed by expatriates?
Unknown. - Apr 2021
Cheaper than U.S. and other European countries, I paid for a couple hours a week at about 6 euros/hour. - Sep 2016
For one day, to do everything including laundry will run you about US$80. - Aug 2015
I think they are too expensive, but we know a few who have them part time. Average rate about $14/hour - Jul 2015
Another surprise: getting domestic help is relatively affordable - 30-60 Euros a day, I've heard, but I could be wrong. - Jun 2012
Average housekeeper will charge approximately 6-8 euros per hour and babysitting might be as much as 10 euros per hour. Readily available for day work. Very few live-ins unless they are a young college student through a nanny service. - Oct 2011
I pay my maid 7 euros and hour and she comes once a week for four hours. She does a good job and works hard, but she's Brazilian (not Portuguese). - Aug 2011
Many have part-time help. I do not, so I do not know the cost. - Aug 2010
Available at about 7-10 euros per hour, depending on what you want done. - Sep 2008
