Well if you think that paying 800 Dirhams is being cheapskate, then what description fits those in Bahrain who are paying the live in maids no more than 50-60 BD per month which is around 500-600 Dirhams?
When I expressed incredulity at this pathetically low amount I was told that these maids were 'lucky' as all their food was provided for and if they wanted new clothes or some such the Lady of the house would take them out and buy it for them. Ha! I bet they don't go to Seef Mall for the clothes!!
Plus the maids passport is taken from them 'for safe keeping'.