„"How much?" is she actually making money as a maid?" — this is the question that begs almost everyone who thinks about this business in Montenegro It's burning.
The answer depends on several factors — city, season, type of facility and how much you are engaged. In this text we give real figures, without exaggeration, based on the prices that the owners accommodation in Montenegro usually they accept.
What determines cleaning cost
Before we move on to specific figures, it is important to understand which affects how much maid can charge for your work.
Object size
Studio apartment is cleaned faster than a two-room apartment or fairies. The size directly determines working time — and working time directly determines the price.
Cleaning type
Regularlyexternal cleaning between guests (turn-over) it is different from general cleaning before the start of the season or deep cleaning including window washing, cleaning the inside of the closet and the like.
Location
Prices on the coast — in Budva, Kotor, Tivat — they are usually something more than in the interior, because it is the market is more developed and the demand is higher.
Season
In July and August, when the highest demand, prices can be more so than the off season. Maids who they work throughout the year more stable, but lower average income in winter months.
Additional services
Welcoming guests, handing over keys, refilling consumables — it can all be billed separately as an additional service.
Approximate prices per type cleaning
Based on common practice on the Montenegrin market, here are the real ones price range:
Apartment Cleaning
- Studio: €15-€25 per cleaning
- One-room apartment: 20–35 € per cleaning
- Two-room apartment: €30–50 after cleaning
Villa Cleaning
- Smaller villa (up to 150 m²): 50–80 € per cleaning
- Larger villa with pool: €80–150 per cleaning
Cleaning of private houses
- Regular maintenance (once a week): €15–30 per visit
- Generally cleaning: 40–70 € one time
Cleaning of business premises
- Smaller office or doctor's office: 20–40 € per cleaning
- Larger business space: 40–80 € per cleaning, depending on frequencies
Guest Check-In Services (like additional service)
- €10–20 per session, depending on the agreement
These figures are indicative — always the final price you negotiate directly with the owner, at basis of the specific object and scope work.
How much can you earn? daily and monthly
Real earnings depend from the number of engagements that the maid can do cover during the day.
In high season (July–August)
If do three to four apartment cleanings per day, daily earnings range between 60 and 150 €. At full engagement, six days a week, that means monthly earnings which can exceed €2,000.
Off peak season (May, June, September)
The demand is less, but still present — especially in cities with extended season like Herceg Novi. Real daily earnings range between 30 and €80, depending on the number of engagements.
Off season (October–April)
Primorskand cities have less demand, but private houses and business premises in Podgorica and Nikšić are offered stable, although smaller, source of income during all year round.
These numbers are estimates based on usual prices at market — real earnings depend on individual engagement, number of clients and the city where you work.
How to increase earnings as a cleaner
Pthere are several concrete steps that can help you achieve greater income during the season.
Build a portfolio of reviews
Professionall with more positive reviews attracts more clients — and justifies something higher price. You are looking for review after each work.
Offer multiple types of services
Storagewhich offers and apartment cleaning and welcoming guests and cleaning There are more business premises. source of income and less dependence on one types of clients. See all available categories service on spremacica.me.
Cover multiple locations or cities
If you have transportation, cover two neighboring cities — for example Kotor and Herceg Novi — doubles your potential client base. See page Cities for review demand by location.
Arrange regular clients
Owner with whom you work the whole season brings stable, predictable income — no the need to ask every time new engagements. Good relationship with one owner often leads to recommendations to others owners in the same building or neighborhood.
Be available at peak times
Owners have the hardest time finding a housekeeper for urgent, last-minute appointments — Saturday morning, on example, when the largest number guests change. Savers that are available in those terms often I can charge a little more.
Is the platform commission part of the cost
No. On spremacica.me there is no commission on your earnings. The price you agree with the owner — that's the price you keep in full.
This is a significant difference compared to the agency model of work, where the agency usually keeps 15-30% of the service price as its commission.
Learn more about how the platform works on the page For Cleaner.
Realistic expectations — what affects your actual earnings
It's important to be realistic. The maid's earnings depend on:
- How many hours and days a week are you willing to work
- Do you have your own transport (allows you to cover multiple locations)
- How quickly you build a reputation and a loyal customer base
- In which city do you work and how developed is the market?
- Do you work only in season or throughout the year?
Housekeepers who work seriously, build a reputation and accept a wider range of services usually earn more and more stable earnings than those who work occasionally and without a clear plan.
How to start
If you are thinking about this business, the first step is to register for free on the platform:
- Go to page For Cleaner
- Fill out your profile with the services you offer and the city you work in
- Answer the owner's inquiries and negotiate the price directly
- Build reviews and gradually increase the number of customers
For a more detailed guide on getting started, check out our article How to become a housekeeper and earn money during the tourist season.
Conclusion
The salary of a housekeeper in Montenegro depends on the city, the season and personal commitment — but there is real potential, especially during the summer months when demand is at its peak.
With a commission-free platform that gives you direct access to clients, the control over your earnings is completely in your hands.
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