Namibia Taiwan

Updated 2026-02-25

Namibia

Minimum Wage

N$18 /hr

$1.13 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

N$13,500 /mo

Taiwan

Minimum Wage

NT$190 /hr

$6.11 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NT$58,000 /mo

Min wage: -82% Namibia vs Taiwan Avg. salary: -55% Namibia vs Taiwan

The minimum wage in Namibia is roughly 5 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: $845/mo in Namibia versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 2.2:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Namibia and Taiwan
Metric	Namibia	Taiwan	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	N$18 $1.13	NT$190 $6.11	-81.6%
Minimum wage /mo	N$3,510 $219.79	NT$28,590 $919.29	-76.1%
Minimum wage /yr	N$42,120 $2,637.45	NT$343,080 $11,031.51	-76.1%
Avg. gross salary /mo	N$13,500 /mo $845.34	NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95	-54.7%
Avg. net salary /mo	N$11,000 /mo $688.79	NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79	-57.6%
Median individual income /yr	N$48,000 /yr $3,005.64	NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27	-82.9%

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

Work Week

Namibia: 45 hrs/wk standard

Max 45 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Act sets maximum ordinary hours at 45 per week (9 hrs/day for 5-day week, 8 hrs/day for 6-day week). Overtime limited to 10 hours/week and 3 hours/day. Overtime paid at 1.5x normal rate. Rest days at 2x. Daily rest period of at least 12 consecutive hours. Weekly rest of at least 36 consecutive hours (ideally including Sunday). Annual leave: 20 working days for 5-day week.
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 in Namibia earns 442% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Namibia mandates 45 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Namibia are $51 vs $244 in Taiwan.

See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Namibia

Compare Namibia with...

Namibia vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Namibia vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Namibia vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Namibia vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Namibia vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Namibia vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Namibia vs France € 12.02 /hr

Namibia vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Namibia vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Namibia vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Namibia vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Namibia vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Namibia vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Namibia vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Namibia vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Namibia vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Namibia vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Namibia vs Switzerland

Namibia vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Namibia vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

Namibia vs Sweden

Namibia vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Namibia vs Singapore

Namibia vs Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Namibia or Taiwan?

In Namibia, the minimum wage is N$18/hr ($1.13 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 442% 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 Namibia may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

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

The average gross salary in Namibia is N$13,500/mo ($845.34 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Namibia earn approximately 121% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Namibia 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 Namibia.

How do work hours compare between Namibia and Taiwan?

Namibia has a longer standard work week at 45 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Namibia work 45 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.