Chad Taiwan

Updated 2026-02-25

Chad

Minimum Wage

FCFA60,000 /mo

$107.72 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

FCFA180,000 /mo

Taiwan

Minimum Wage

NT$190 /hr

$6.11 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NT$58,000 /mo

Min wage: +1663% Chad vs Taiwan Avg. salary: -83% Chad vs Taiwan

The minimum wage in Chad is roughly 18 times higher than in Taiwan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a low-income and a high-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $323/mo in Chad versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 5.8:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Chad and Taiwan
Metric	Chad	Taiwan	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	—	NT$190 $6.11	—
Minimum wage /mo	FCFA60,000 $107.72	NT$28,590 $919.29	-88.3%
Minimum wage /yr	—	NT$343,080 $11,031.51	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	FCFA180,000 /mo $323.16	NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95	-82.7%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79	—
Median individual income /yr	FCFA180,000 /yr $323.16	NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27	-98.2%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Chad is higher.

Work Week

Chad: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Code sets standard at 40 hours/week in the formal sector. Overtime compensated at 1.5x. These provisions apply only to a narrow formal-sector workforce.
Taiwan: 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).

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from Taiwan to Chad would see a 1663% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Chad or Taiwan?

In Chad, the minimum wage is FCFA60,000/mo ($107.72 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Chad has the higher rate by 1663% 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 less does the average worker earn in Chad compared to Taiwan?

The average gross salary in Chad is FCFA180,000/mo ($323.16 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Chad earn approximately 477% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Chad 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 Chad.

How do work hours compare between Chad and Taiwan?

Both Chad 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.