Key Facts: Botswana vs Taiwan Wages
- Botswana Minimum Wage
- P9.06/hr ($0.67 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Botswana Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- P7,500 /mo ($555.14 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development (2026-02-25), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Botswana 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-02-25
The minimum wage in Botswana is roughly 9 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: $555/mo in Botswana versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 3.4:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Botswana | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | P9.06 $0.67 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | P1,883 $139.38 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | P22,596 $1,672.54 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | P7,500 /mo $555.14 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | P6,200 /mo $458.92 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | P36,000 /yr $2,664.69 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Botswana is higher.
Work Week
- Botswana
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48 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Standard workweek is 48 hours (9 hours/day for 5-day week, or 8 hours/day for 6-day week). Overtime maximum of 14 additional hours per week. Overtime rate is 1.5x normal rate. Work on public holidays or rest days compensated at 2x.
- 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 Botswana earns 811% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Botswana mandates 48 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Botswana are $32 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Botswana
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Is the minimum wage higher in Botswana or Taiwan?
In Botswana, the minimum wage is P9.06/hr ($0.67 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 811% 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 Botswana may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much less does the average worker earn in Botswana compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Botswana is P7,500/mo ($555.14 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Botswana earn approximately 236% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Botswana 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 Botswana.
How do work hours compare between Botswana and Taiwan?
Botswana has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Botswana work 48 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.