Household services: say what exactly you’re looking for

Household services in the Philippines: what they cost now

Updated 4 November 2026

A home cleaning visit in Metro Manila typically costs about ₱350 to ₱800, and a general clean of a 50 sqm flat is roughly ₱1,925 to ₱3,850. These figures are approximate, taken from sellers' websites and price guides in November 2026. For a price on your exact job, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and registered sellers will reply in the chat.

Local rules for a cleaning or repair business

Every operating business in the Philippines needs a business permit, whether it is local or foreign and whatever its size, and the permit comes from the city or municipal government. There is no single nationwide fee: one search result puts the local fees at ₱300 to ₱1,000, depending on the barangay. Ask the provider to show their permit before the first visit, and check that the name on the invoice matches the company that arrives.

If you hire a household helper directly

Pay matters when someone looks after your home directly rather than through a business. One search result quotes the Department of Labor and Employment saying a household helper should not be paid less than ₱6,000 a month. Check the current rate for your region before you agree pay, and agree the days, hours and pay in writing.

Season and weather

The climate here is hot all year, with wet and dry seasons instead of winter and summer. November is still rainy in many areas, and damp weather slows the drying of carpets and upholstery, so ask for a longer drying time or a dry day for the job. If you need a particular date in the busy holiday weeks, book early.

How the work is priced and delivered

Cleaners are usually priced per visit or per cleaner per hour, and machines and materials can be quoted separately: ₱349 an hour without them and ₱399 with them. Give the home's size in square metres, because many price lists use bands such as 1–40 sqm or 50 sqm. Name your city, whether Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City or Makati, or your barangay, so sellers can confirm they cover your area.

Describe the job in your own words in a chat on BlaBlaPrice, and add a photo if it helps. The request is free for buyers. The AI asks for any missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide who to share them with. Start a free request or read how BlaBlaPrice works.