Key Facts: Myanmar vs Taiwan Wages
- Myanmar Minimum Wage
- K975/hr ($0.46 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Myanmar Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- K450,000 /mo ($214.29 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- National Committee for Setting up the Minimum Wage — Myanmar (2026-02-25), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Myanmar 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-02-25
The minimum wage in Myanmar is roughly 13 times lower than in Taiwan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a lower-middle-income and a high-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $214/mo in Myanmar versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 8.7:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Myanmar | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | K975 $0.46 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /day | K7,800 $3.71 | — |
| Minimum wage /mo | K202,800 $96.57 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | K2,433,600 $1,158.86 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | K450,000 /mo $214.29 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | K400,000 /mo $190.48 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | K1,800,000 /yr $857.14 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Myanmar is higher.
Work Week
- Myanmar
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44 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 2x pay
Factories Act sets normal working hours at 44 hours per week for factories. Shops and Establishments Law allows up to 48 hours. Overtime is paid at double the normal rate.
- 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 Myanmar earns 1216% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Myanmar mandates 44 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Myanmar are $20 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Myanmar
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Is the minimum wage higher in Myanmar or Taiwan?
In Myanmar, the minimum wage is K975/hr ($0.46 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 1216% 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 Myanmar may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much less does the average worker earn in Myanmar compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Myanmar is K450,000/mo ($214.29 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Myanmar earn approximately 770% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Myanmar 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 Myanmar.
How do work hours compare between Myanmar and Taiwan?
Myanmar has a longer standard work week at 44 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Myanmar work 44 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.