economy
May 8, 2026
What would your salary be if you were paid for housework? Calculate it with this Dane simulator
Portafolio Journalist 05/07/2026 11:50 Updated: 05/07/2026 12:54
TL;DR
- The 'Simulator of Unpaid Domestic and Care Work' is a digital tool launched by Dane and Oxfam Colombia.
- It estimates the monetary value of time spent on household chores and caregiving that typically goes unpaid.
- The simulator aims to recognize domestic work as a fundamental part of the economy.
- It operates using the 2026 minimum wage as a reference point.
- Categories include home maintenance, food preparation, clothing care, errands, childcare, care for dependents, and community work.
- The results are for statistical awareness and reflection, not for official or judicial purposes.
- An example shows 76 hours of weekly work valued at approximately $633,333 Colombian pesos based on the 2026 minimum wage.