Plan your hosting budget

See the whole picture before you commit. Add your own costs, one step at a time.

Requirements and costs depend on your destination and arrangement. Check official sources in our country guides. Au Pair Guides

1. Set your planning period

Currency

Length of stay (months)

Choose 1–36 months.

Reserve (%)

0–100% of the full estimate, for unexpected costs.

Enter each cost in EUR. Leave unknown costs empty. Enter 0 only if you expect no cost.

Monthly costs

Allowance / pocket money

Check applicable requirements and agree the amount together.

Additional food

Estimate the extra cost for your household.

Insurance

Use a quote for the cover the arrangement requires.

Language learning

Include the contribution you agree to provide.

Local transport

For example, a pass or agreed travel costs.

Employer contributions / taxes

Include any costs that apply to your destination.

Other monthly costs

Regular expenses not covered above.

One-off costs

Agreed travel contribution

Count only the costs your family agrees to cover.

Documents / registration

Check official fees and who will pay them.

Preparing a room

Furniture, bedding or other arrival essentials.

Matching-service fees

Account for the payment period; avoid counting it twice.