Definition
Include:
a. Expenditure on consumables and other materials used for household operations.
b. Imputed cost of any item/material related to household operation received as gifts and consumed/availed by the family (enter under Received as Gifts column).
c. Other items used for household operations such as batteries, matches, brooms, husk, feather duster and doormat.
d. Cost of operation-related services availed of whether for a fee or free as well as the maintenance/repair of household equipment.
e. Expenditures for clothing, shoes, etc. as well as any allowances for recreation of the domestic helpers if they are borne by the family as they are considered part of their wages and salaries.
f. Cost of schooling if domestic helper is provided with free schooling.
If a non-family member is paying for the family's domestic services enter the payments made under 'Received Free”.