Togo Taiwan

Updated 2026-02-25

Togo

Minimum Wage

CFA302.88 /hr

$0.54 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

CFA100,000 /mo

Taiwan

Minimum Wage

NT$190 /hr

$6.11 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NT$58,000 /mo

Min wage: -91% Togo vs Taiwan Avg. salary: -90% Togo vs Taiwan

The minimum wage in Togo is roughly 11 times lower than in Taiwan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a low-income and a high-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $180/mo in Togo versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 10.4:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Togo and Taiwan
Metric	Togo	Taiwan	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	CFA302.88 $0.54	NT$190 $6.11	-91.1%
Minimum wage /mo	CFA52,500 $94.25	NT$28,590 $919.29	-89.7%
Minimum wage /yr	CFA630,000 $1,131.06	NT$343,080 $11,031.51	-89.7%
Avg. gross salary /mo	CFA100,000 /mo $179.53	NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95	-90.4%
Avg. net salary /mo	CFA85,000 /mo $152.60	NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79	-90.6%
Median individual income /yr	CFA400,000 /yr $718.13	NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27	-95.9%

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

Work Week

Togo: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.2x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours for non-agricultural sectors. Agricultural work year capped at 2,400 hours. Overtime between 41-48 hours paid at 120% of normal rate; hours exceeding 48 paid at 140%. Governed by the Labour Code (Code du Travail).
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).

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Togo Taiwan Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Togo (USD)	Taiwan (USD)
2008	$50/hr	—
2012	$63/hr	—
2020	—	$765/hr
2021	—	$772/hr
2022	—	$812/hr
2023	$94/hr	$849/hr
2024	—	$883/hr
2025	—	$919/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Togo earns 1024% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Togo or Taiwan?

In Togo, the minimum wage is CFA302.88/hr ($0.54 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 1024% 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 Togo may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

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

The average gross salary in Togo is CFA100,000/mo ($179.53 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Togo earn approximately 939% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Togo 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 Togo.

How do work hours compare between Togo and Taiwan?

Both Togo and Taiwan mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.