Live-in vs Live-out Housekeeper in Luxembourg
A comparison of live-in and live-out housekeepers in Luxembourg, with guidance on in-kind benefits, cost and working time.
Quick answer: A live-out housekeeper suits hourly or daily cleaning; a live-in housekeeper makes sense mainly for comprehensive care. If you provide board and lodging, they count as benefits in kind.
Live-in housekeeper
High availability and flexibility
Suited to families with substantial care needs
Lodging and meals form part of the pay (in kind)
Live-out housekeeper
Clearly defined hours and tasks
More privacy in the home
The most common option for regular cleaning
Benefits in kind: board and lodging
If you provide free lodging and meals, they count as benefits in kind and form part of the remuneration. Total pay must still meet the minimum social wage. State the value of lodging and meals in the contract and confirm the declared net wage with the CCSS.
Working time and leave
Full-time work is 40 hours per week, with 26 days of paid leave and 11 public holidays per year (pro-rated for part-time). For a live-in role, clearly delimit working time and rest time in the contract.
Parameters can change — always confirm the current figures with the CCSS.
👉 Discover housekeepers in Luxembourg here.
Conclusion
Both arrangements are legal and possible. For regular cleaning, live-out is usually simpler; for comprehensive care, a live-in role can work — with board and lodging correctly valued as benefits in kind.
See also
How much it costs — hourly rate and charges.
Find and choose a housekeeper — where to look and how to vet.
Hire legally — CCSS declaration, contract and insurance.
Hiring an international housekeeper — what families should know.
See also
FAQ
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.
Do special hours apply to live-in roles?
Full-time work is 40 hours per week. For a live-in role, clearly delimit working time and rest time in the contract.
How much leave is required?
At least 26 days of paid leave per year for full-time, plus 11 public holidays, pro-rated for part-time work.