Live-in couple in Marbella
Live-in service couples for villas and estates on the Costa del Sol — one runs the house, the other handles maintenance, gardens and driving — with verified references and complete discretion.
Marbella has one of the highest concentrations of villas and large properties in Spain, many owned by international families who spend long seasons — or live year-round — on the Costa del Sol. For these homes, with sprawling gardens, a pool, a guest house and often several floors, a single hire rarely suffices: you need an in-house team that looks after both the interior and the grounds with the same level of trust.
A live-in couple meets exactly that need with two people who already work in tandem: typically one looks after the house — cleaning, cooking, ironing and daily care — while the other handles maintenance, the garden, the pool, security and driving. For a Marbella villa it is the most efficient and discreet arrangement, as it concentrates the service in one trusted couple who live on the property and care for it all year, including when the family is away.
At Maids & Co we select service couples specifically for high-end properties in Marbella and the surrounding area: in-depth interviews, verification of joint references at comparable villas, document checks and absolute confidentiality. We present the first profiles within 48 hours, and you only pay if you hire.
What it costs
A live-in couple is two domestic employees registered separately; in Marbella, given the area's international profile and demand, salaries usually sit in the upper band of the range. Indicative market figures:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Live-in couple (2 salaries) | €3,000 - €6,000/mo |
| Legal reference per person (2026 SMI) | €1,424.50/mo (12 payments) |
| Legal minimum per hour | €9.55/h |
| Social Security (TGSS) | 2 contributions, from hour one |
| Maids & Co fee | 1 month's salary + VAT, only if you hire |
Areas we cover
Demand in Marbella centres on the large-plot developments, where a property needs constant attention inside and out. We select live-in couples for villas in La Zagaleta, Sierra Blanca, Nueva Andalucía and the Golden Mile, as well as Guadalmina, Los Monteros, Nagüeles and Puerto Banús.
We also cover the large estates of Benahavís and the Sotogrande area, where generous plots, mature gardens and guest houses make a single trusted couple — living on site — far more practical than hiring and coordinating several live-out staff.
We cover Marbella, the whole Costa del Sol and Sotogrande: Puerto Banús, Sierra Blanca, Nueva Andalucía, La Zagaleta, the Golden Mile, Guadalmina, Los Monteros, Nagüeles, Benahavís and Sotogrande.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a live-in couple cost in Marbella?
- It starts at around €3,000/month and, for Marbella villas, usually sits in the upper band (up to €5,000-€6,000/month): these are two salaries above the 2026 SMI (a reference of €1,424.50/month per person over 12 payments) plus two Social Security registrations, with accommodation and board included. We prepare a tailored quote based on the property.
- Which areas of Marbella do you cover for live-in couples?
- All of Marbella and the Costa del Sol: La Zagaleta, Sierra Blanca, Nueva Andalucía, the Golden Mile, Guadalmina, Los Monteros, Nagüeles, Puerto Banús, Benahavís and Sotogrande, among others.
- How are duties split at a villa?
- Usually one member looks after the interior — cleaning, cooking, ironing and daily care — and the other the exterior and maintenance: garden, pool, small repairs, security, driving and errands. We adapt the roles to the size and needs of each villa.
- Do both members have to be registered with Social Security?
- Yes. Each member of the couple is hired as an individual domestic employee, with a written contract and Social Security registration from hour one. We guide you through both contracts and the full paperwork.
Ready to start?
We send verified profiles in under 48 h. You only pay when you hire.