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Festival & Events · Year-round events
Maid and cook are separate roles in most Indian cities. Some professionals do both ("bai") at a discount, but their time is divided and quality suffers on both fronts.
Rates from Solve24 cook and cleaner listings. Metro rates top of range.
| Role | Cost 2026 (₹) | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Maid (part-time, 1 hour/day) | 3,000 – 5,000/month | 30 hours/month |
| Maid (2 hours/day) | 5,000 – 8,000/month | 60 hours/month |
| Cook (twice a day, veg) | 4,000 – 7,000/month | 2 hours/day |
| Cook (twice a day, non-veg) | 5,000 – 9,000/month | 2 hours/day |
| Cook + maid combo (bai) | 5,000 – 8,000/month | 2 hours/day, split |
| Full-time live-in (cook + maid + care) | 18,000 – 35,000/month | Full day |
| Tiffin service (veg, monthly) | 2,500 – 4,500/month | Delivered |
| Party cooking (per event, 20 ppl) | 3,000 – 8,000 | Event only |
For most Indian families with ₹5,000–₹8,000 to spend, the cook has higher impact than the maid.
A ₹5,000 monthly hire is a ₹60,000 annual commitment. Do the diligence.
Solve24 cooks and cleaners show years of experience and reviews on their profile. You negotiate monthly rate on WhatsApp directly. Commission-based apps typically add ₹500–₹1,500 monthly markup on the same role.
Every cook on Solve24 lists directly — no platform commission on the job. See real reviews, agree the rate on WhatsApp, and pay them directly.
₹3,000–₹5,000 for 1 hour/day (part-time). ₹5,000–₹8,000 for 2 hours/day. Metro rates top of range. Sunday off standard.
₹4,000–₹7,000 for twice-a-day veg cooking. ₹5,000–₹9,000 for non-veg. Party cooking is ₹3,000–₹8,000 per event for 20 people.
Cook first if budget forces a choice — food is a daily need with immediate impact. Cleaning can be weekly at ₹1,500–₹3,000. A cook also keeps the kitchen cleaner as they work.
Bai costs 20% less but does 30% less on both fronts. Separate hires give better quality on each role. If you have small kids or elderly, separate hires are worth the extra cost.
Only if you have 2+ young children, elderly parents needing care, or you travel frequently. Cost ₹18,000–₹35,000 monthly plus food + accommodation. For most 2BHK families, part-time cook + weekly cleaner works better.
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