In 1962 the Salary of a Live in Chinese Amah ranged from HK$300-400 per month.
Rent for a 2 bedroom apartment about 800 sq feet in Mid level & TST was HK$ 300-400 pm.
Starting salary of an office clerk ranged between HK$200-300 per month.
In 2011 the Domestic helpers cost about HK$ 5,000 pm ( inclusive of travel to home)
800 sq ft apartment rents between $20,000- $25,000 per month.
Starting Salary of the clerk ranges between $8,000-$10,000.
What do you think? are the domestic helpers underpaid?