Vetted domestic staff placement agency
Starting costs about $7,810 in the United States and 1,360,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,570 net per month in the United States and 602,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 9 months, with 35 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7,810 | $2,570 |
| Nigeria | 1,360,000 NGN | 602,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £5,330 | £1,830 |
| Kenya | 349,000 KES | 87,200 KES |
| India | 170,000 INR | 63,600 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Families look for trustworthy housekeepers, nannies or elderly carers, while good workers struggle to find serious employers who hire them formally.
The solution
An agency that screens, checks references, briefly trains and places domestic staff, then provides replacements in case of absence or departure.
Your customers
Working families, parents of young children, older people and their relatives, expatriates and second-home owners.
How you make money
Placement fee of half to one month's salary, or a follow-up subscription of 30 to 80 € per month per family.
Competition
Word of mouth and informal hiring, online matching platforms, general employment agencies and home-care associations.
Who has an edge
Someone from HR, social work or care, who knows their community well, can judge how reliable candidates are.
The risks
Employment agency rules vary by country, liability if an incident happens at a client's home, worker turnover and free platforms.
The first 3 steps
- Check the licences required to operate as a placement agency
- Build a pool of ten candidates with checked references
- Present the offer to nurseries, schools and local doctors
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €3,000 − costs €1,200 = €1,800 net per month. Revenue: 2 placements × €1,000 + 15 families on follow-up × €65. Costs: background checks, advertising, office, insurance, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Domestic staff agency?
About $7,810 (United States), 1,360,000 NGN (Nigeria), £5,330 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,570 (United States), 602,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,830 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 9 months, with 35 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Employment agency rules vary by country, liability if an incident happens at a client's home, worker turnover and free platforms.
Where do I start?
1. Check the licences required to operate as a placement agency 2. Build a pool of ten candidates with checked references 3. Present the offer to nurseries, schools and local doctors
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