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Post Report of the Day

Nassau, The Bahamas

What is the availability and cost of household help, and what types of help are typically employed by expatriates?

We pay our housekeeper US$9 per hour for two half-days per week. You can negotiate a lower rate if you hire someone for full days.

What is your housing like? What are typical housing sizes, locations, and commute times for expatriates?

Housing varies. Many embassy families live in town houses or apartment. These are modern and U.S. style. About 25% of the houses are single-family dwellings with yards. But these units are also older and more...