Destinations
Where do you want to wake up?
Explore destinations for au pairs and host families — typical pocket money, the visa route in plain language, and what daily life actually feels like there.
Spain
Sunshine, siestas, fast Spanish
- Pocket money
- €80–€110 / week
- Hours
- Max 30 hours / week
- Stay
- 2–9 months typical
Germany
Clear rules, paid language course
- Pocket money
- €70–€95 / week
- Hours
- Max 30 hours / week
- Stay
- 6–12 months
France
The classic au pair route
- Pocket money
- €90–€115 / week
- Hours
- Max 30 hours / week
- Stay
- 6–12 months
Netherlands
English-friendly, bike everywhere
- Pocket money
- €85–€110 / week
- Hours
- Max 30 hours / week
- Stay
- Up to 12 months
Italy
Food, family, and slow evenings
- Pocket money
- €75–€100 / week
- Hours
- Max 30 hours / week
- Stay
- 3–12 months
United Kingdom
Big cities, big weekends
- Pocket money
- £140–£200 / week
- Hours
- Hours vary by visa route
- Stay
- 6–24 months by route
Ireland
English immersion, small-town warmth
- Pocket money
- €120–€180 / week
- Hours
- Max 30 hours / week
- Stay
- 6–12 months
Austria
German-language exchange, from Vienna to the Alps
- Pay
- €551.10 gross / month at 16.5 hrs
- Hours
- Max 16.5 hrs/week, incl. standby
- Stay
- Up to 12 months
Belgium
Two languages, one small country
- Pay
- €450 / month (€750 in Wallonia)
- Hours
- Max 20 hrs/week, max 4 hrs/day
- Stay
- Up to 12 months (one renewal possible)
Switzerland
Highest pocket money in Europe
- Pocket money
- CHF180–CHF250 / week
- Hours
- Max 30 hours / week
- Stay
- 12–18 months
Denmark
Hygge, bikes and short hours
- Pocket money
- kr1000–kr1200 / week
- Hours
- 18–30 hours / week
- Stay
- Up to 24 months
Sweden
Balanced weeks, long summers
- Pocket money
- kr900–kr1100 / week
- Hours
- Max 25 hours / week
- Stay
- Up to 12 months
Norway
Fjords and generous allowances
- Pocket money
- kr1200–kr1400 / week
- Hours
- Max 30 hours / week
- Stay
- Up to 24 months
United States
Agency-run J-1 cultural exchange
- Pocket money
- US$200–US$250 / week
- Hours
- Max 45 hours / week
- Stay
- 12 months (extendable to 24)
New Zealand
Working holiday, outdoor life
- Pocket money
- NZ$250–NZ$320 / week
- Hours
- Agreed per family
- Stay
- 6–12 months
Canada
Longer stays, strong protections
- Pocket money
- C$160–C$240 / week
- Hours
- Up to 44 hours / week by route
- Stay
- 12–24 months
Australia
Working holiday visa friendly
- Pay
- Minimum wage applies
- Hours
- Up to 38 hrs/week
- Stay
- Up to 12 months per visa
More destinations on the way. Figures reflect typical current practice (January 2026) — always check the host country's official guidance before signing.