In Singapore, Indonesian maids are most popular among employers. They account for more than half of the maids employed in Singapore. Filipino maids are the second most popular among Singapore employers.
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The minimum salary for new Indonesian maids is at $550 while that for Filipino maid is $570. Both Indonesian embassy or Filipino embassy in Singapore may revise the salary from time to time. However, in one survey, the average salary of Indonesian maid and Filipino maid are almost the same.
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It is recognized by many employers that Filipino maids in general can speak better English although some employers feedback that their new Filipino maids cannot communicate with them. Perhaps this has to do with the fact the English is an important language in Filipino's daily life back in the Philippine.
New Indonesian maid can speak very little English, but experienced Indonesian maid can speak good English.
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Many employers said that the Filipino maids are smart, this is not a good thing for them as many employers find it hard to manage their Filipino maids. This is especially true after the off day when they learn new tricks from friends.
It is heard that the Filipino maids are more picky in their job. They may request to transfer if they find the duty too heavy.
Indonesian maids are in general hardworking. They are also less demanding in their job.
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Most Filipino maids are either catholic or Christian while Indonesian maids are mostly Muslim.
Compare personal characteristics
it is said that most Filipino maids are outgoing while Indonesian maids are more quiet.
Compare cooking skills
Indonesian maids are good with cooking. With proper training, many Filipino maids, as I have noticed, can also become a good cooker.
Source: Filipino or Indonesian maid
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