The cost of laundry

LEE JOHANSEN · 2018-01-10T15:10:26+01:00

Discover what to expect for laundry costs in Santiago, Dominican Republic, including local rates for two weekly loads. Helpful for expats!

LEE JOHANSEN Member

Member since 10 January 2018

LEE JOHANSENMember10 January 2018 13:10:26

I am living temporarily in a suburb of Santiago. I have asked a local woman to do my laundry. How much should I pay her for doing the equivilant ot 2 loads each week?

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

Dominican Republic Expert

plannerDominican Republic Expert10 January 2018 13:46:11

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Welcome to the forums.聽 I am sorry I cannot help you. I refuse to let anyone do my laundry so no experience with payment.

By the way - hide the bleach!

Bob K VIP Member

Member since 25 June 2007

Bob KVIP Member10 January 2018 14:15:49

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Love the comment "hide the bleach"聽 I swear sometimes they cook with it.聽 Back in the states we would go through a gallon of bleach every 4 months or so.聽 Here our housekeeper goes through a gallon (at least) a week.

As to costs If she is coming to your house once a week and is drying and ironing what needs it probably about $500-700 per day.

Bob K

Adminww08 Member

Member since 13 September 2017

Adminww08Member11 January 2018 11:46:39

I'm with Bob!

Jjp6632 Member

Member since 10 November 2017

Jjp6632Member11 January 2018 12:38:54

I pay 2.500 for a woman who comes to the house, cleans and does laundry once a week every friday.聽 She asked for 1.500

the tinker40 ViP

Member since 29 June 2017

the tinker40ViP11 January 2018 12:52:20

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Is that per week or month?

Bob K VIP Member

Member since 25 June 2007

Bob KVIP Member11 January 2018 13:39:56

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You are kidding 2500 pesos for one day of work and you probably provide lunch as well.聽 If not providing lunch don't worry as she is eating your lunch.聽
If your pay schedule gets out you will聽 have women聽 lined up聽 around the block looking to work for you.