| Criteria | Overseas Caregiver | Local Caregiver/PR Nannies |
| Education | Higher education, teachers, nurses, midwifery, physical therapist, commerce, etc. | Various levels of skill and education |
| Training & Experience | Six Month’s Caregiver Training Course plus practical work experience | Some with experience |
| Salaries, Wages | $2600-$3500 | $3600-$4000 |
| Commitment | Long term commitment, minimum of 2 years | No commitment (can leave any time) |
| Availability | Abundant supply of International caregivers | Extreme shortage of caregivers |
| Time, Schedules | Flexible time and schedule | May not be as flexible with schedules |
| Location | Willing to relocate, caregivers don’t mind where families live (rural vs urban etc) | May not be as willing to relocate |