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Post Report of the Day

Hyderabad, India

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

Full time help is around 20,000 - 25,000 rupees (or US$300-350/month) for a nanny, housekeeper, or driver. Those that pay less are really doing a disservice and should remember they are paying for someone's livelihood...

What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?

We have loved our experience with the International School of Hyderabad. They have been wonderful as we have worked through some challenges with one of our children, caring and invested in our child's well being...