Schnowzer,
you have definately missed the point.
This for me, is not a debate on who has the highest or lowest paid maid.
The thread is called My Dubai monthly expenditure.
Our part time maid does not cost 1800 dhs, not sure where you got that from.
As we do not have a full time, live in maid from an agency, i felt it might be worthwile talking to my buddy to get an idea how much costs are actually involved for people thinking of coming to EK, and who will require full time help at home.
I presume the reason for going through an agency is partly due to the fact you have some sort of written contract.
The 200 dollar salary is what the agency stipulates, thus any maid registered with them will know what's ahead.
Hope that clears up the confusion on your part at least.
Good luck.