Key Facts: Uganda vs Taiwan Wages
- Uganda Minimum Wage
- UGX750/hr ($0.21 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Uganda Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- UGX1,500,000 /mo ($424.33 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development — Uganda (2026-02-25), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Uganda 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-02-25
The minimum wage in Uganda is roughly 29 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: $424/mo in Uganda versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 4.4:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Uganda | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | UGX750 $0.21 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | UGX130,000 $36.78 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | UGX1,560,000 $441.30 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | UGX1,500,000 /mo $424.33 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | UGX1,275,000 /mo $360.68 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | UGX3,600,000 /yr $1,018.39 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Uganda is higher.
Work Week
- Uganda
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48 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Employment Act 2006 sets maximum working hours at 48 per week. Overtime is paid at 1.5x for regular days and 2x for public holidays and rest days.
- 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 Uganda earns 2780% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Uganda mandates 48 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Uganda are $10 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Uganda
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Is the minimum wage higher in Uganda or Taiwan?
In Uganda, the minimum wage is UGX750/hr ($0.21 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 2780% 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 Uganda may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much less does the average worker earn in Uganda compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Uganda is UGX1,500,000/mo ($424.33 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Uganda earn approximately 340% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Uganda 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 Uganda.
How do work hours compare between Uganda and Taiwan?
Uganda has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Uganda work 48 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.