01Manila Maid
Recurring cleaning Top pickBook in English by phone or email. Weekly, every-two-weeks or monthly cleans.
Note: ₱150 off weekly pre-booking
Cost Repeat-booking discounts ₱50–150; base rate not published
Best of BGC · Helpers & Drivers
How to hire helpers, nannies and drivers in BGC
Most expats hire helpers, nannies and drivers by word of mouth, through recommendations from people they trust. Agencies, cleaning apps and hire-a-driver services fill the gaps. If you employ a helper full time, the Kasambahay Law gives you legal duties.
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How expats hire, and what to pay
Most expat families in BGC hire by word of mouth: a recommendation from a friend, a colleague or another family whose helper or driver they know and trust. Agencies are used too, but a trusted referral is still the most common route. Whichever way you find someone, check references and an NBI clearance, and put the terms in writing.
Going rates in BGC (2026)
- Full-time nanny or helper (5 or 6 days a week): about ₱20,000–30,000 a month all in, counting salary, government benefits and allowances. Few families pay more than ₱30,000 in total.
- What goes into that total: a base salary, government benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) of about ₱2,000 a month, and a food and toiletry allowance of about ₱2,000 a month, paid as one monthly sum or a fixed amount per day. Live-out helpers may also get a transport allowance of about ₱200 a day. 13th-month pay is due each December.
- Or one all-in salary: many families skip separate allowances and agree on one monthly salary with benefits included. The helper then budgets food and transport on their own.
- Live-in or live-out: live-in helpers usually ask for less. Live-out helpers ask for more, mostly because they pay to commute to and from work every day, and also because they pay rent on their own home.
- Family driver: about ₱20,000–25,000 a month. The higher end of the range usually includes government benefits and food and transport allowances.
- Part-time helper: usually paid by the day, either ₱150–200 an hour or a day rate of about ₱1,000 for 8 hours.
- Why BGC pays more: salaries for jobs in BGC run higher than elsewhere in Metro Manila. Helpers and drivers often travel a long way to get there, and BGC is an expensive place to live, where most things cost more.
Part-time help can save you a lot. If you don't have children, or don't need long hours of childcare, a helper for a few days a week often covers the cleaning, laundry and cooking for much less than a full-time salary.
Typical monthly costs in BGC, October 2026. The legal minimum for helpers in Metro Manila is ₱7,800 a month, but expat households pay well above it.
Employer checklist (Kasambahay Law, RA 10361)
0 of 7 doneIf you hire a live-in or full-time helper, you are the legal employer. Tick each step as you finish it.
Family drivers are not covered by RA 10361; other labor rules apply. This is general information, not legal advice. Source: DOLE / NWPC ↗
Recommended agencies and services
No referral yet? These agencies, apps and driver services are the ones we recommend, ranked.
02Wadyong Maids (MaidPhilippines)
Live-in yaya or maidA Taguig agency near BGC for yayas, maids, cooks, drivers and elder-sitters. Workers are background-checked and medically cleared.
Note: Up to 5 free replacements in a year. Confirm its DOLE license.
Cost Fee on request
03Grab DriveYourCar
Occasional driverA professional driver drives your own car. No need to employ a family driver. Check that the service still shows in your Grab app.
Note: Accident cover up to ₱500,000
Cost About ₱890 / 4 hrs; ₱1,490 / 8 hrs
04VPI Cars (car with driver)
No-car newcomersGood for new arrivals with no car yet. Car, driver and long-term deals in one package.
Note: Half-day and full-day options
Cost From ₱5,500/day
05GreatAuPair
Live-out nannyLets you hire a live-out nanny directly. Agencies mostly offer live-in workers with 6-month contracts.
Note: No agency screening — check NBI clearance yourself
Cost Free to browse; paid plan to contact
06MaidProvider.ph
Full-time helper or driverPlaces maids, nannies, cooks, caregivers and family drivers. Running since 2009 and says it serves expat families. Lists DOLE license M-24-04-034.
Note: 6 months of replacement cover. Some reviews say rematches were slow.
Cost Fee on request
07Happy Helpers
Deep or move-in cleanA Taguig social enterprise that trains and hires people from low-income communities. Deep cleans, move-in cleans and a 4-session subscription. Uses its own natural cleaning products.
Note: Also cleans upholstery and aircon units
Cost Rates not published; book online
08Babysits
Part-time babysitterFind a babysitter or part-time nanny near you. Members must verify their ID before they can message. You can read reviews from other parents.
Note: NBI clearance is optional — ask for it
Cost Free to join; Premium price not published
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We list services, not individual workers. Always check NBI clearance and references. Agency licenses should be confirmed with DOLE.
