Key Facts: Armenia vs Taiwan Wages
- Armenia Minimum Wage
- ֏431/hr ($1.14 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Armenia Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- ֏303,000 /mo ($802.97 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of Armenia (2026-02-25), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Armenia
Taiwan
Updated 2026-02-25
The minimum wage in Armenia is roughly 5 times lower than in Taiwan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a upper-middle-income and a high-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $803/mo in Armenia versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 2.3:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Armenia | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | ֏431 $1.14 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | ֏75,000 $198.75 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | ֏900,000 $2,385.05 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | ֏303,000 /mo $802.97 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | ֏242,000 /mo $641.31 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | ֏1,800,000 /yr $4,770.11 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Armenia is higher.
Work Week
- Armenia
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40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Labour Code sets standard workweek at 40 hours. Maximum daily working time is 8 hours. Overtime premium at least 50% above regular rate. Night work (22:00-06:00) premium at least 30%. Maximum 4 hours overtime per day, 180 hours per year.
- 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 Armenia earns 435% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the minimum wage higher in Armenia or Taiwan?
In Armenia, the minimum wage is ֏431/hr ($1.14 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 435% 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 Armenia may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much less does the average worker earn in Armenia compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Armenia is ֏303,000/mo ($802.97 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Armenia earn approximately 132% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Armenia 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 Armenia.
How do work hours compare between Armenia and Taiwan?
Both Armenia and Taiwan mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.