Quick answer
A full-time Filipino virtual assistant costs Canadian and Israeli businesses about $1,200 to $1,900 USD per month through an outsourcing company, around CA$1,650 to CA$2,600 or ₪4,400 to ₪7,000. That is typically 50 to 70 percent less than a local hire once salary, benefits and office costs are counted.
Key takeaways
- Full-time VA: about $1,200 to $1,900 USD per month.
- Most Canadian and Israeli clients save 50 to 70 percent versus local hiring.
- Canada: VAs cover Eastern to Pacific business hours.
- Israel: only about five hours apart, with Sunday to Thursday schedules available.
Monthly cost at a glance
| Role | USD | CAD (approx.) | ILS (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General admin VA | $1,200 - $1,600 | CA$1,650 - CA$2,200 | ₪4,400 - ₪5,900 |
| Customer support VA | $1,400 - $2,100 | CA$1,900 - CA$2,900 | ₪5,100 - ₪7,700 |
| Executive assistant | $1,800 - $2,600 | CA$2,500 - CA$3,600 | ₪6,600 - ₪9,500 |
| Sales / appointment setter | $1,800 - $3,000 | CA$2,500 - CA$4,100 | ₪6,600 - ₪11,000 |
Canada: covering coast to coast
The Philippines is 12 to 16 hours ahead of Canada, so your VA works a night shift in Manila to match your day. Many Canadian clients also like French-speaking support; tell us upfront if that's needed, as bilingual candidates are rarer and cost more.
Israel: a natural overlap
With only about five hours between the Philippines and Israel, your VA can work normal daytime hours in Manila while overlapping most of your day. We hire for the Sunday to Thursday week or add Friday cover for global customers.
Frequently asked questions
Ask us. Many clients pay in US dollars, but local-currency invoicing can often be arranged.
Most work in English. French speakers are sometimes available for Canadian clients; Hebrew speakers are rare, so English-first roles work best for Israel.
Shortlists usually arrive in one to two weeks, with onboarding done in three to four weeks.
Talk to a Philippines outsourcing specialist
Tell us the role you need and we will send a shortlist of pre-vetted Filipino talent, a cost comparison against local hiring, and a 30-day onboarding plan.