Costs & cash flow
The EOR fee is only one line in your hiring budget
Separate ongoing expense, payroll funding and refundable deposits before you choose.
Read the guide →FOR US TEAMS HIRING IN LATIN AMERICA
Your first hires abroad.
A clearer way to choose.
Compare employer-of-record fees, ask the country-specific questions, and go into the sales call with a plan.
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USD · SERVICE FEES ONLYService-fee comparison for 3 employees in Mexico, monthly billing.
| Provider | Published fee | Your team / month | Your team / year | Official provider link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeelPublished starting rate; confirm your quote. | $599per employee / month | $1,797monthly equivalent | $21,56412-month equivalent | View official pricing ↗ |
| OysterPublished monthly rate. | $699per employee / month | $2,097monthly equivalent | $25,16412-month equivalent | View official pricing ↗ |
| PlayrollPublished starting rate; confirm your quote. | $399per employee / month | $1,197monthly equivalent | $14,36412-month equivalent | View official pricing ↗ |
| RemoFirstPublished starting rate; confirm your quote. | $199per employee / month | $597monthly equivalent | $7,16412-month equivalent | View official pricing ↗ |
| RemotePublished monthly rate. | $699per employee / month | $2,097monthly equivalent | $25,16412-month equivalent | View official pricing ↗ |
Excludes salary, employer charges, benefits, deposits, FX and other costs. Country selection changes the buying checklist, not the published rate. A 12-month equivalent is arithmetic, not a quote or invoice schedule.
Sources & assumptions ↗
Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Mexico: Confirm that the provider can support your exact role and operating arrangement. Read the country checklist →
The country changes
the questions.
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MX / HIRING CHECKLIST
Mexico
Role eligibility, employment structure and the first offer.
CO / HIRING CHECKLISTColombia
Payroll calendar, recurring charges and offer consistency.
BR / HIRING CHECKLISTBrazil
Portuguese support, contract detail and local work conditions.
AR / HIRING CHECKLISTArgentina
Salary denomination, conversion terms and budget changes.
CL / HIRING CHECKLISTChile
Work schedules, remote-work terms and change management.
CR / HIRING CHECKLISTCosta Rica
Benefits, payroll funding and a repeatable first-hire process.
OUR APPROACH
A lower fee is a starting point.
A workable hire is the goal.
We separate public prices from questions that need a written answer. No unexplained scores. No claims of hands-on testing.
- Confirm the arrangement. Country, role, legal employer and working conditions.
- Compare the whole proposal. Service fees, employment costs and upfront cash.
- Make the handoff clear. Employee support, payroll deadlines and changes.
Make the next decision easier.
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Annual or monthly EOR fees: when does the discount make sense?
Match the commitment to your hiring plan and check what an unused seat really means.
Read the guide →Employment model
EOR or contractor platform? Compare the relationship first
The lowest software fee cannot determine whether a person should be an employee.
Read the guide →Buying for one hire—or changing providers?
FIRST EMPLOYEE
An EOR for just one employee
Compare the service fees and check minimums before committing.
ALTERNATIVES
Deel alternatives for a small team
See the fee arithmetic for one, three and ten employees.
SWITCHING COST
Will switching pay for itself?
Include overlap and transition costs before counting the saving.