Key Facts: Belgium vs Taiwan Wages
- Belgium Minimum Wage
- €13.30/hr ($15.49 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Belgium Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- €3,886 /mo ($4,525.45 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation Sociale; 2026 figure verified via Wikipedia EU member states by minimum wage table (eff 2026-04-01) (2026-05-04), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Belgium 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-05-04
The minimum wage in Belgium is 154% higher than in Taiwan when converted to USD. Average gross salaries diverge further: $4,525/mo in Belgium versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 2.4:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Belgium | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | €13.30 $15.49 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | €2,189.81 $2,550.15 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | €26,277.72 $30,601.75 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | €3,886 /mo $4,525.45 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | €2,450 /mo $2,853.15 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | €33,000 /yr $38,430.19 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Belgium is higher.
Work Week
- Belgium
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38 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Standard workweek is 38 hours (Labour Act). Daily maximum is 8 hours (9 hours with flexible schedules). Overtime requires authorization and must be compensated at 150% on weekdays and 200% on Sundays/public holidays. Compensatory time off is also required. EU Working Time Directive caps average at 48 hrs/week.
- 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 moving from Taiwan to Belgium would see a 154% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Belgium mandates 38 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Belgium are $589 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Belgium
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Is the minimum wage higher in Belgium or Taiwan?
In Belgium, the minimum wage is €13.30/hr ($15.49 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Belgium has the higher rate by 154% 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 Taiwan may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much more does the average worker earn in Belgium compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Belgium is €3,886/mo ($4,525.45 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Belgium earn approximately 143% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Belgium and Taiwan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Belgium earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Taiwan.
How do work hours compare between Belgium and Taiwan?
Taiwan has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 38 hours in Belgium. Workers in Belgium work 38 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Belgium 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.