 Teaching English in Taiwan, the Salary and Budget Guide. This guide will help you answer the question, How much can I earn and save teaching English in Taiwan? You'll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to Taiwan. The typical salary for English teachers in Taiwan. English teachers in Taiwan can find positions at public schools, private cram schools, and international schools. The salary is typically paid by the hour with working hours ranging anywhere from 4 to 8 hours a day. In the private school sector, you can choose between private language schools and kindergartens. Private language academies usually pay US$20 per hour, while kindergartens pay a similar rate of between US$18 and US$20. Public schools and so-called bush-ebans, or after-school study centers, pay an hourly rate of between US$30 and US$40. These jobs are highly competitive and a TEFL certification, specialized TEFL certificates, and teaching experience will be a huge plus. International schools pay the highest salaries of up to US$6,000 per month, but jobs are highly competitive. You will need to possess a degree in education, work experience and be a native English speaker. Other benefits to expect when teaching English in Taiwan. Teachers working in Taiwan can expect to receive added benefits such as return airfare, paid accommodation, health insurance, as well as a bonus on completion of the contract. This varies from school to school and should be discussed when signing your contract. How to earn extra cash while teaching English in Taiwan. A lot of teachers take on private students in their free time to top up their salary. You can usually find students through word-of-mouth or via online forums. The typical rate for an hour of private tutoring can range between US$20 and US$40. The cost of living in Taiwan. Taiwan's cost of living is very low in comparison to many western countries. Combined with high salaries, this allows foreign teachers to live a very comfortable lifestyle during their stay in Taiwan. Eating out at local restaurants and markets is very cheap, as is transportation around the country. Let's break down the cost of living in Taiwan for individual areas below. Cost of living in Taiwan. Food. Eating out at local restaurants and purchasing produce and ingredients at Taiwanese supermarkets not only gives you a great insight into the Taiwanese way of life, but also leaves you with money in your pockets for fun and adventure. Milk, 1 liter, 85 Taiwan dollars. Eggs, 12, 60 Taiwan dollars. Apples, 1 kilogram, 130 Taiwan dollars. Chicken breast, 1 kilogram, 210 Taiwan dollars. Rice, 1 kilogram, 98 Taiwan dollars. Bottle of water, 1.5 liters, 35 Taiwan dollars. Bottle of domestic beer, half a liter, 50 Taiwan dollars. Cost of living in Taiwan. Leisure activities. Living in Taiwan is anything but boring. The island has a lot to offer in terms of natural beauty and outdoor fun. At the same time, its many bustling cities are nothing short of exciting urban wonderlands where you can enjoy yourself to no end. Three course-madrange restaurant dinner, 700 Taiwan dollars. Quick restaurant meal of rice or noodles, 100 Taiwan dollars. Large dumplings, a common street food, 20 Taiwan dollars. One-month fitness club membership, 1,400 Taiwan dollars. Movie ticket, international release, 300 Taiwan dollars. Cost of living in Taiwan, transportation. The public transportation system in Taiwan is incredibly advanced and the entire island is very well connected. The big cities feature extensive networks of buses and subway lines and high-speed trains connect them across the island. Taxi rides are also very inexpensive but often take longer than the subway because of traffic. Metro ride, 20 Taiwan dollars. Monthly pass, regular price, 1,280 Taiwan dollars. Taxi rate per kilometer, 25 Taiwan dollars. Start fare 75 Taiwan dollars. City bus, 20 Taiwan dollars. Cost of living in Taiwan, travel in Taiwan and beyond. As mentioned above, Taiwan has a lot of exciting attractions and tourist destinations to offer. Whether it's national parks, sandy beaches, remote monasteries or traditional hot springs, you will always find something to do in your free time and during holidays. On top of that, flights to neighboring destinations, such as Hong Kong, mainland China, South Korea or Japan are also very inexpensive. Being based in Taiwan allows you to explore all parts of Asia on a budget. One night in a mid-range hotel, 1,800 Taiwan dollars. High-speed train, Taipei to Kaohsiung, 2.5 hours, 1,490 Taiwan dollars. Slow train, Taipei to Hualien, 3 hours, 340 Taiwan dollars. Flight, Taipei to Hong Kong, 2 hours, 3,000 Taiwan dollars. Sample monthly teacher budget. To give you an example of how an English teacher in Taiwan spends their salary, here is a sample monthly budget, gross income, salary, 60,000 Taiwan dollars, approximately 2,000 US dollars. Rent, zero, paid for by the employer. Utilities, electricity, gas, water, 2,100 Taiwan dollars. Phone and internet, 800 Taiwan dollars. Food, 5,000 Taiwan dollars. Insurance, 900 Taiwan dollars. Remaining disposable income, 51,200 Taiwan dollars, around 1,600 US dollars. How much you can save when teaching English in Taiwan? As you can see from the sample budget above, the added benefits and high salaries in Taiwan make it possible to save a substantial amount of money from your monthly paycheck. Teachers in Taiwan can save up to 1,000 US dollars per month depending on their lifestyle. Are you ready to teach English in Taiwan? Thanks so much for watching. We are ITTT, the leading provider for TEFL and TESOL training courses. 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