Nanny / Babysitter Cost in Singapore (2026)

By KakiList Editorial Team·Updated April 2026·Editorial standards

Based on market data from 90+ providers

In This Guide

Price Overview
Detailed Pricing Table
Cost by Property Type
Factors That Affect Pricing
How to Save Money
Top-Rated Providers
FAQ

How Much Does Nanny / Babysitter Cost in Singapore?

Nanny and babysitter rates in Singapore split by arrangement type. Part-time babysitting runs S$15-28/hour (3-hour minimum). Day-only nannies run S$1,800-3,200/month for 10-12 hours daily, 5 days/week. Stay-in nannies run S$2,500-4,500/month including accommodation (excluding food). For foreign nannies, add agency fees (S$1,500-3,500) and MOM levy (S$60-300/month). The cheapest long-term option is a regular Singaporean/PR part-time babysitter; the most expensive is a specialised stay-in nanny for twins or special-needs children.

💡 Quick Summary

Part-time babysitter hourly: S$15 – S$28/hour (3-hour minimum)
Day-only nanny (10-12 hrs/day): S$1,800 – S$3,200/month
Stay-in nanny (standard): S$2,500 – S$4,000/month
Stay-in nanny (specialised/premium): S$4,000 – S$6,000/month
Agency fee (foreign nanny): S$1,500 – S$3,500
MOM monthly levy: S$60 – S$300

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Nanny / Babysitter Cost by Property Type

Arrangement	HDB	Condo	Landed
Part-time hourly rate	S$15-22/hr	S$18-25/hr	S$20-28/hr
Day-only nanny	S$1,800-2,800/mo	S$2,200-3,000/mo	S$2,600-3,200/mo
Stay-in nanny (standard)	S$2,500-3,500/mo	S$2,800-4,000/mo	S$3,200-4,500/mo
Specialised (twins/high-need)	S$3,500-4,500/mo	S$4,000-5,200/mo	S$4,500-6,000/mo

Factors That Affect Nanny / Babysitter Pricing

Arrangement type: Part-time babysitter (hourly) vs day-only nanny (monthly) vs stay-in (monthly). Per-hour cost typically drops with longer commitments — stay-in works out cheapest per hour for full-time care needs.

Experience and specialisation: Newborn and infant specialists command premium. Dementia-trained caregivers in multi-generational households similar. Specialised credentials justify 15-30% higher rates.

Source (if foreign): Filipino, Indonesian, Myanmar — same framework as maid arrangements. Agency fees + MOM levy apply.

Schedule demands: Standard weekday hours are cheapest. Evening, weekend, overnight, or travel coverage commands overtime (50-100% premium).

Property type affects living arrangements: HDB often necessitates day-only (space constraints). Condos and landed accommodate stay-in. This affects affordability more than rate directly.

How to Save Money on Nanny / Babysitter in Singapore

Part-time hourly babysitter for occasional coverage: If you need evening date-night care weekly, hourly at S$15-25/hour (about S$200-400/month) beats monthly day-only arrangements that assume full-time coverage.

Share a nanny with another family: Nanny-shares (two families splitting one stay-in nanny's time) save 30-40% per family. Works well for same-age children needing similar care.

Use trial periods before commitment: 1-2 week trials reveal fit before 6-12 month commitments. Mismatched placements waste 1-3 months of fees.

Check concessionary levy eligibility: Same framework as maid agencies. Elderly parents 67+ or young child under 16 reduces monthly levy from S$300 to S$60.

Consider Singaporean/PR part-time: Higher hourly rate but no agency fees, no MOM levy, simpler administratively. For limited-hours needs, total cost can be lower.