Key Facts: Angola vs Taiwan Wages
- Angola Minimum Wage
- Kz167.60/hr ($0.18 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Angola Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- Kz150,000 /mo ($162.16 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Angolan Ministry of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security (MAPTSS) / ILO (2026-02-25), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Angola 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-02-25
The minimum wage in Angola is roughly 34 times lower than in Taiwan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a lower-middle-income and a high-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $162/mo in Angola versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 11.5:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Angola | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | Kz167.60 $0.18 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /day | Kz1,342 $1.45 | — |
| Minimum wage /mo | Kz32,181 $34.79 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | Kz386,172 $417.48 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | Kz150,000 /mo $162.16 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | N/A/mo | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | Kz432,000 /yr $467.03 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Angola is higher.
Work Week
- Angola
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44 hrs/wk standard
Max 54 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
General Labour Law (Lei Geral do Trabalho) sets standard hours at 44/week (8 hrs/day over 5.5 days). Maximum total (including overtime) is 54 hours/week. Overtime hours 1–2 are compensated at 150%; hours beyond 2 at 175%; Sunday/holiday at 200%. Night work (9pm–6am) carries a 25% premium. Workers receive a mandatory 13th-month salary bonus annually.
- Taiwan
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40 hrs/wk standard
Max 40 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.34x pay
Labour Standards Act sets 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day. Two mandatory rest days per week (one fixed, one flexible). Overtime: first 2 hrs at 1.34x, next 2 hrs at 1.67x. Monthly overtime cap of 46 hours (may be extended to 54 hours with union/labour-management agreement, max 138 hrs/3 months).
• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker in Angola earns 3272% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Angola mandates 44 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Angola are $8 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Angola
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Is the minimum wage higher in Angola or Taiwan?
In Angola, the minimum wage is Kz167.60/hr ($0.18 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 3272% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Angola may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much less does the average worker earn in Angola compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Angola is Kz150,000/mo ($162.16 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Angola earn approximately 1050% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Angola and Taiwan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Taiwan earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Angola.
How do work hours compare between Angola and Taiwan?
Angola has a longer standard work week at 44 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Angola work 44 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Taiwan working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.