Key Facts: Ethiopia vs Taiwan Wages
- Ethiopia Minimum Wage
- ETB7.50/hr ($0.06 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Ethiopia Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- ETB6,500 /mo ($50.78 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs / ILO (2026-02-24), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Ethiopia 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-02-24
The minimum wage in Ethiopia is roughly 104 times lower than in Taiwan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a low-income and a high-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $51/mo in Ethiopia versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 36.7:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ethiopia | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | ETB7.50 $0.06 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /day | ETB43.33 $0.34 | — |
| Minimum wage /mo | ETB1,300 $10.16 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | ETB15,600 $121.88 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | ETB6,500 /mo $50.78 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | ETB5,600 /mo $43.75 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | N/A/yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Ethiopia is higher.
Work Week
- Ethiopia
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48 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.25x pay
Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019 sets maximum ordinary working hours at 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week. Overtime: 125% for first 2 hours, 150% for additional hours, 200% for weekends, 250% for public holidays. Night work (10pm-6am) carries a 50% premium. These regulations apply to formal employment relationships only.
- 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).
• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker in Ethiopia earns 10327% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Ethiopia mandates 48 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Ethiopia are $3 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Ethiopia
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Is the minimum wage higher in Ethiopia or Taiwan?
In Ethiopia, the minimum wage is ETB7.50/hr ($0.06 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 10327% 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 Ethiopia may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much less does the average worker earn in Ethiopia compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Ethiopia is ETB6,500/mo ($50.78 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Ethiopia earn approximately 3573% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia.
How do work hours compare between Ethiopia and Taiwan?
Ethiopia has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Ethiopia 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.