Hiring a foreign domestic helper can be time-consuming and costly, with high competition and potential wait times. Before deciding, consider that local helpers can also handle most household tasks. This article compares both options to help you choose.

Before hiring a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong, it's important to evaluate your financial capacity, accommodation arrangements, and understand the characteristics of helpers from different nationalities. Filipino and Indonesian helpers are the primary sources of domestic workers in the city. While this comparison provides general insights, it's essential to recognize that the quality of service largely depends on the helper's individual personality, attitude, and experience, rather than their nationality.

There is a trend among HK employers of hiring foreign domestic helpers(FDH) directly recent years, but many potential employers are still preferring to use the services of FDH employment agencies due to their limited time and inexperience. There are over 1,400 licensed employment agencies providing FDH services in Hong Kong, the service fees ranging from thousands to tens of thousands. The quality of service among these agencies varies, so how should employers select a right agency?