Which is cheaper — live-in or live-out?

It depends on your needs. For hourly cleaning, live-out is usually cheaper; a live-in role makes sense for comprehensive, full-day care.

Do board and lodging count as pay?

Yes. Free lodging and meals count as benefits in kind and form part of the remuneration, which must still meet the minimum social wage.

Full-time work is 40 hours per week. For a live-in role, clearly delimit working time and rest time in the contract.

At least 26 days of paid leave per year for full-time, plus 11 public holidays, pro-rated for part-time work.

Compare a live-in housekeeper with a live-out arrangement in Luxembourg: cost, in-kind benefits for board and lodging, and working hours.