Mali Taiwan

Updated 2026-02-25

Mali

Minimum Wage

CFA192.30 /hr

$0.35 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

CFA120,000 /mo

Taiwan

Minimum Wage

NT$190 /hr

$6.11 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NT$58,000 /mo

Min wage: -94% Mali vs Taiwan Avg. salary: -88% Mali vs Taiwan

The minimum wage in Mali is roughly 18 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: $215/mo in Mali versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 8.7:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Mali and Taiwan
Metric	Mali	Taiwan	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	CFA192.30 $0.35	NT$190 $6.11	-94.3%
Minimum wage /day	CFA1,538 $2.76	—	—
Minimum wage /mo	CFA40,000 $71.81	NT$28,590 $919.29	-92.2%
Minimum wage /yr	CFA480,000 $861.76	NT$343,080 $11,031.51	-92.2%
Avg. gross salary /mo	CFA120,000 /mo $215.44	NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95	-88.4%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79	—
Median individual income /yr	CFA360,000 /yr $646.32	NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27	-96.3%

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

Work Week

Mali: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.15x pay

Labour Code (Law No. 92-020 of 23 September 1992, amended) sets standard hours at 40 per week (8 hrs/day, 5 days). Maximum including overtime is 48 hours/week. Overtime rates: 115% for day hours; 130% for hours between 21:00 and 05:00 on weekdays; 150% for Sunday daytime; 200% for night hours on Sundays/holidays. Workers are entitled to 2.5 days of paid leave per month worked (30 days/year). Friday prayers (Jumu'ah) are accommodated — Mali is ~90% Muslim.
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)

Mali Taiwan Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Mali (USD)	Taiwan (USD)
2013	$72/hr	—
2020	$72/hr	$765/hr
2021	—	$772/hr
2022	$72/hr	$812/hr
2023	—	$849/hr
2024	$72/hr	$883/hr
2025	—	$919/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Mali earns 1670% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Mali or Taiwan?

In Mali, the minimum wage is CFA192.30/hr ($0.35 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 1670% 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 Mali may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much less does the average worker earn in Mali compared to Taiwan?

The average gross salary in Mali is CFA120,000/mo ($215.44 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Mali earn approximately 766% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Mali 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 Mali.

How do work hours compare between Mali and Taiwan?

Both Mali 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.