Palestine Taiwan

Updated 2026-02-25

Palestine

Minimum Wage

₪1,880 /mo

$667.73 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

₪3,200 /mo

Taiwan

Minimum Wage

NT$190 /hr

$6.11 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NT$58,000 /mo

Min wage: +10830% Palestine vs Taiwan Avg. salary: -39% Palestine vs Taiwan

The minimum wage in Palestine is roughly 109 times higher than in Taiwan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a lower-middle-income and a high-income economy. Average salaries are lower in Palestine at $1,137/mo compared to $1,865/mo in Taiwan.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Palestine and Taiwan
Metric	Palestine	Taiwan	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	—	NT$190 $6.11	—
Minimum wage /day	₪86 $30.55	—	—
Minimum wage /mo	₪1,880 $667.73	NT$28,590 $919.29	-27.4%
Minimum wage /yr	—	NT$343,080 $11,031.51	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	₪3,200 /mo $1,136.57	NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95	-39.1%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	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 Palestine is higher.

Work Week

Palestine: 45 hrs/wk standard

Max 54 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Palestinian Labour Law sets 45 hours/week maximum ordinary time (8 hours/day, 6 days). Overtime payable at 1.25x. Friday is the weekly rest day. Workers employed in Israel work under Israeli labour law (which has different provisions). The conflict beginning October 2023 has fundamentally disrupted normal labour conditions across the territory.
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 Palestine would see a 10830% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Palestine mandates 45 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Palestine are $30,048 vs $244 in Taiwan.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Palestine or Taiwan?

In Palestine, the minimum wage is ₪1,880/mo ($667.73 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Palestine has the higher rate by 10830% 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 Palestine compared to Taiwan?

The average gross salary in Palestine is ₪3,200/mo ($1,136.57 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Palestine earn approximately 64% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Palestine 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 Palestine.

How do work hours compare between Palestine and Taiwan?

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