Life in India’s big cities offers comfort and growth, but it also comes at a high cost, especially for working parents. One mother of two young boys, aged 3 and 4, has shared how she manages work, travel
and parenting with the help of two nannies in Bengaluru. She pays Rs 46,000 for two nannies, who handle cooking, cleaning and taking care of her children.
For her, this support is not just about money. She says her children feel safe and loved, as if they have two caring aunts at home. Due to this help, she can travel alone or focus on work without fear. One nanny supports her own three children in her village with this income. The woman feels thankful for being able to afford this support and sees her nannies as family, not staff.
How Much A Mother Spends For Two Nannies In Bengaluru
In a video posted on Instagram, the woman shared that the first nanny receives Rs 32,000 every month. This amount covers cooking, cleaning and childcare for 11 hours a day. The nanny also stays at night when required. The second nanny is paid Rs 14,000. Her role is to help the main nanny and step in if one of them takes leave. She explained that this support gives her peace of mind. Her children feel safe and comfortable with both women. Due to their help, she can “travel solo, stay at home and work.”
One of the nannies “has 3 kids back in her village that she supports with her salary. It’s women exchanging resources for doing the best for their family.”
In the caption, she wrote, “For me, nannies are not just a transactional exchange where I pay them for a certain hours and they give me a service. For me, they are an extension of my family system. I’m getting two loving aunts to look after my kids. For me, integrity and trust are important, so when I find the right people, I trust them and never micromanage. In return ,my house help has always given me way more than I can imagine. They have enabled me to work, travel and care for my kids even when I myself may fall short.”
“I know I’m privileged to be able to afford nannies and I’m grateful for this privilege every day, and work hard to be able to provide handsomely to those who care for my kids. With the salary I give, my nannies are able to afford a good education for their kids,” the mother of two added.
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Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “As per reel, 11 hrs per day, assuming 26 days, Nanny works for 286 hours. So her hourly rate is 110 rs per hour. Now this is only possible in India as high levels of poverty, due to Corruption in government. Do you think you would find labor for 2$ per hour in any country? So it’s not feminism. It’s the rich exploiting the poor. But yes at an individual level it’s a good deal, win-win but at systemic failure.”
Another shared, “Love this. At the end of the day we all thrive off of healthy, sustainable support and what you’ve said here is a great lesson in how important it is to have help in this journey.”
“I have a nanny too who works very similarly to our nanny 1. Still I feel overwhelmed with my toddler. But her being around is just such a huge blessing for me and my family. Sending good vibes your way,” a comment read.
An individual stated, “Thanks for saying it out loud while I sometimes get tripped for not being a stay at home mom and hiring help. I even look like a bad mother for hiring help in raising my child. But I provide the best for my baby and the helpers are my friends who are loyal and consider my child as their own and I take care of their family too. It’s a win win. Let’s normalise this.”
One more added, “This is exactly why I want no kids if I can’t afford this. It’s of no use sacrificing your whole life for kids, especially in India where education & healthcare is so expensive.”
How She Found Her Nannies
The woman also added that she found her nannies through her apartment’s WhatsApp group, where residents often share contacts and help each other. She suggested that people can also check the MyGate app if their society uses it, as it can be useful for finding trusted domestic help. For those who live in an independent house, she advised asking neighbours or people in the nearby area. According to her, local contacts and community groups are the easiest way to find reliable support.
