Quais despesas de subsistência são cobertas pelas famílias anfitriãs e quais despesas eu teria que arcar como au pair?

our host family covers the major costs of your au pair year: a private room, weekly stipend, and up to $500 toward your education. You are responsible for personal spending like your phone plan, social outings, personal travel, and any coursework costs beyond the family's contribution.

AuPairCare purchases travel and accident insurance policies for all au pairs while on program, as well as flight arrival to the U.S. to AuPairCare Connect, the New York City Adventure, flights to your host family, and your return flight home after completing your program.

The U.S. Department of State sets the framework for what host families must provide through the J-1 visa au pair program. These requirements exist so you can focus on your cultural exchange experience without worrying about basic living expenses. Here is a full breakdown of what is covered and what you should budget for on your own.

Quais despesas de moradia a minha família anfitriã cobre?

Host families are required to provide several core benefits as part of the program costs they pay, which total roughly $21,500 per year. Your covered expenses include:

• Private room in the family's home. You will have your own furnished bedroom at no cost to you.
• Meals. You have access to food in the home or a meal allowance when the family is away.
• Weekly stipend. The Department of State minimum is $195.75 per week. AuPairCare minimum weekly stipend is $215 per week, which is higher than the U.S. Department of State minimum.*
• Round-trip airfare. Your flight to and from the U.S. is arranged and paid for by the program.
• Education contribution. Host families contribute up to $500 per year toward your required coursework, which includes 6 semester hours of academic credit at an accredited U.S. institution.
• Regarding health insurance: travel and accident insurance policies are purchased by AuPairCare and provide coverage for the duration of your program year.

You can review all of these benefits in more detail on our benefits of becoming an au pair page.

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Quais são as despesas pelas quais sou responsável como au pair?

As tuas despesas pessoais são da tua responsabilidade. A maioria das au pairs considera que a mesada semanal cobre essas despesas sem problemas, mas é bom se planejar com antecedência. As despesas pessoais mais comuns incluem:

• Cell phone plan. While some families may cover their au pair’s phone plan, a prepaid or monthly plan typically runs $30 to $50 per month.
• Personal travel. Weekend trips, vacation travel, and sightseeing costs are on you, though you do receive two weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Social activities. Dining out, entertainment, and outings with friends.
• Toiletries and personal care items. Shampoo, cosmetics, and similar products.
• Coursework costs beyond $500. If your tuition or fees exceed the host family's $500 contribution, you cover the difference.
• Roupas e compras personalizadas.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, the average young adult in the U.S. spends roughly $200 to $400 per month on these categories. With room, board, and travel and accident insurance already covered, your stipend goes further. To better understand how compensation fits into the program overall, explore au pair salary and benefits.

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Quanto vou realmente ganhar por semana como au pair?

The federal minimum stipend is $195.75 per week, set by the Department of State. AuPairCare minimum weekly stipend is $215 per week, which is higher than the U.S. Department of State minimum.* Use the au pair salary calculator to estimate your annual take-home amount.

Keep in mind that J-1 visa holders may have tax obligations on stipend income. The IRS provides guidance on how J-1 visa participants are taxed. Most au pairs fall below the standard deduction threshold, but you should review your specific situation. If you want to better understand the program side of this requirement, learn more about the au pair visa.

Como funciona o benefício educacional?

Host families contribute up to $500 per year toward the six semester hours of coursework required by the J-1 visa program. You choose your classes at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. Many au pairs select English language courses, early childhood education, or other subjects that interest them. If your total tuition exceeds $500, you pay the remaining balance. Full details are available in our au pair program requirements.

Perguntas mais frequentes

Tenho que pagar aluguel ou contas de serviços públicos?

Não. Seu quarto individual e todos os serviços domésticos são fornecidos pela sua família anfitriã sem nenhum custo para você.

A alimentação está incluída nos meus dias de folga?

Sim. Você tem direito a refeições na casa durante todo o programa, incluindo dias de folga e férias.

Posso negociar um salário maior?

O salário AuPairCare semanal AuPairCare é de US$ 215 por semana, valor superior ao mínimo estabelecido pelo Departamento de Estado dos EUA.*Algumas famílias oferecem um valor acima desse mínimo. Você pode discutir o valor do salário durante o processo de seleção, e muitas AuPairCare pagam mais por semana.

Preciso fazer meu próprio plano de saúde?

O seguro de viagem e contra acidentes está incluído no teu programa. Estás coberto durante toda a duração da tua estadia no programa. 

Quantas horas por semana vou trabalhar para receber minha bolsa?

Au pairs work a maximum of 45 hours per week and receive two weeks of paid vacation per year. See the full scheduling details for more information.

Pronto para trabalhar como au pair? A gente te ajuda!

At AuPairCare, we handle the logistics so you can focus on your experience. Visit our au pair program overview to learn how the program works, or apply to become an au pair to take the first step toward your year in the U.S.

O cálculo do Departamento de Estado dos EUA para a remuneração mínima semanal se baseia no salário mínimo federal, com uma dedução de 40% para hospedagem e alimentação em troca dos serviços de cuidados infantis. A remuneração AuPairCare semanal AuPairCare é de US$ 215 por semana, valor superior ao mínimo estabelecido pelo Departamento de Estado dos EUA. As famílias anfitriãs e as au pairs têm total liberdade para combinar uma remuneração semanal ainda maior do que o mínimo de US$ 215 por semana. O valor mínimo da remuneração da au pair, o reembolso de despesas educacionais e outras opções estão sujeitos a alterações com base em atualizações dos regulamentos federais para au pairs. As famílias anfitriãs são obrigadas a pagar a remuneração semanal mínima, e ela não pode ser retida por nenhum motivo. Caso ocorra alguma alteração, AuPairCare todas as partes afetadas.‍