Tanzania North Korea

Updated 2026-05-27

Tanzania

Minimum Wage

TZS1,010 /hr

$0.38 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

TZS650,000 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +120% Tanzania vs North Korea

Unlike North Korea, which has no statutory minimum wage, Tanzania mandates a wage floor of $0/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $244/mo in Tanzania versus $111/mo in North Korea, a 2.2:1 ratio.

Tanzania's unemployment rate is 1.6% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Tanzania and North Korea
Metric	Tanzania	North Korea	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	TZS1,010 $0.38	None	—
Minimum wage /day	TZS5,833 $2.19	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	TZS175,000 $65.79	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	TZS2,100,000 $789.47	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	TZS650,000 /mo $244.36	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+119.9%
Avg. net salary /mo	TZS520,000 /mo $195.49	₩90,000 /mo $100	+95.5%
Median individual income /yr	TZS2,400,000 /yr $902.26	N/A/yr	—

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

Work Week

Tanzania: 45 hrs/wk standard

Max 45 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Employment and Labour Relations Act sets ordinary working hours at 45 per week (9 hours/day for 5-day week, or various combinations not exceeding 45). Overtime: 150% of normal rate. Public holiday work: 200%. Maximum overtime is 50 hours in any 4-week cycle. Night work restrictions apply to pregnant women and young persons.
North Korea: 48 hrs/wk standard

The North Korean Labour Law formally sets an 8-hour working day. In practice, many workers are required to spend additional hours in compulsory political study, military training, and 'volunteer' labour campaigns. The actual workweek for state employees varies widely by sector and location. No independent verification of labour conditions is possible.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Tanzania mandates 45 hours while North Korea mandates 48 hours.

See this comparison from North Korea's perspective: North Korea vs Tanzania

Compare Tanzania with...

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Tanzania vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Tanzania vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Tanzania vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Tanzania vs France € 12.02 /hr

Tanzania vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Tanzania vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Tanzania vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Tanzania vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Tanzania vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Tanzania vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Tanzania vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Tanzania vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Tanzania vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Tanzania vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Tanzania vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Tanzania vs Switzerland

Tanzania vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Tanzania vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

Tanzania vs Sweden

Tanzania vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Tanzania vs Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Tanzania or North Korea?

In Tanzania, the minimum wage is TZS1,010/hr ($0.38 USD). In North Korea, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Tanzania compared to North Korea?

The average gross salary in Tanzania is TZS650,000/mo ($244.36 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Tanzania earn approximately 120% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Tanzania and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Tanzania earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Tanzania and North Korea?

North Korea has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 45 hours in Tanzania. Workers in Tanzania work 45 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Tanzania 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.