The minimum allowable wage for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong will remain at $3,580 per month, the Labour Department says. 

The food allowance in lieu of free food for them will rise $10 to $750 per month. The new level will apply to all contracts signed from tomorrow.

Contracts signed today or before with the existing food allowance of $740 will still be processed by the Immigration Department provided the applications reach it by September 22.