Part time maids in India charge about 5k just for cleaning, and cooking. Washing and ironing clothes not included. Have heard from my brother that these days they have terms n conditions too.
1. Will come at 9am and have to leave by 11am
2. Two days off in a week
3. Bonus required for all the festivities (irrespective whether it is christmas, Eid, or Diwali)
4. Bonus should include money and clothes for children..
etc, etc etc..Now, this is a fact in Bangalore at least :)