Key Facts: Taiwan vs Brazil Wages
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Brazil Minimum Wage
- R$7.37/hr ($1.47 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Brazil Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- R$3,200 /mo ($636.88 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24), Brazilian Ministry of Labour and Employment (2026-03-02)
Taiwan 
Brazil
Updated 2026-03-02
The minimum wage in Taiwan is 317% higher than in Brazil when converted to USD. Average gross salaries diverge further: $1,865/mo in Taiwan versus $637/mo in Brazil, a 2.9:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Taiwan | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | NT$190 $6.11 | R$7.37 $1.47 |
| Minimum wage /day | — | R$54.04 $10.76 |
| Minimum wage /mo | NT$28,590 $919.29 | R$1,621 $322.62 |
| Minimum wage /yr | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 | R$21,073 $4,194.05 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 | R$3,200 /mo $636.88 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 | R$2,700 /mo $537.37 |
| Median individual income /yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 | R$22,800 /yr $4,537.76 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Taiwan is higher.
Work 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).
- Brazil
-
44 hrs/wk standard
Max 44 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Constitutional limit of 44 hours/week, 8 hours/day. Overtime minimum 50% premium (often higher by collective agreement). Sundays and holidays: 100% premium.
• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker moving from Brazil to Taiwan would see a 317% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Taiwan mandates 40 hours while Brazil mandates 44 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Taiwan are $244 vs $65 in Brazil.
See this comparison from Brazil's perspective: Brazil vs Taiwan
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Is the minimum wage higher in Taiwan or Brazil?
In Taiwan, the minimum wage is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). In Brazil, it is R$7.37/hr ($1.47 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 317% 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 Brazil may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much more does the average worker earn in Taiwan compared to Brazil?
The average gross salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD), compared to R$3,200/mo ($636.88 USD) in Brazil. In USD terms, workers in Taiwan earn approximately 193% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Taiwan and Brazil 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 Brazil.
How do work hours compare between Taiwan and Brazil?
Brazil has a longer standard work week at 44 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Taiwan work 40 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.