Salary vs expenses in Taiwan 🇹🇼, is it worth it? | South African in Taiwan

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  • Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024

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  • @sthandilengcobo
    @sthandilengcobo  Год назад +16

    Update: Labor and Health insurance are about 1000 NTD each not 600 NTD each. My school was deducting less by mistake 🤦🏽‍♀️ it has since been corrected

    • @bz7114
      @bz7114 11 месяцев назад +3

      Monthly Income
      Salary: Approximately $1,853 USD (51,390 NTD)
      Monthly Expenses
      Rent: Approximately $180 USD (5,000 NTD)
      Groceries and Takeout: Approximately $396 USD (10,000 NTD)
      Health Insurance: Approximately $36 USD (1,000 NTD)
      Labor Insurance: Approximately $21.6 USD (600 NTD)
      Food at School: Approximately $34.92 USD (980 NTD)
      Electricity and Water Bills: Approximately $10.8 USD (300 NTD)
      Transportation: Variable but reasonably priced in Taiwan
      Miscellaneous Expenses: Variable
      Savings/Remaining Income: Approximately $1,068.84 USD (23,479 NTD)

  • @augustasara5293
    @augustasara5293 7 месяцев назад +4

    I've been in south korea and china and compering with this I'll choose China ober qnd over again, depending on your lifestyle you can safe a minimum of R20 000 ler month and mind you i lived in Beijing.

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  7 месяцев назад

      I heard China pays really well 🤔 maybe it's something one could look into in the future

  • @Sir-Cebz
    @Sir-Cebz Год назад +6

    I've been looking for someone who have been teaching in South Africa and left for abroad teaching. Thank you ❤️😊

  • @sithembilesimelane5222
    @sithembilesimelane5222 Год назад +4

    Tank you for the info ❤❤❤from Swaziland

  • @ogoomercy
    @ogoomercy Год назад +4

    Your videos are informative. Thank you for sharing these information

  • @clementinejessica2154
    @clementinejessica2154 Год назад +7

    This is very informative🙏🙏

  • @lesedikonyana2309
    @lesedikonyana2309 Год назад +5

    Just do it ! I love that advice

  • @bomziworld922
    @bomziworld922 11 дней назад

    Its hard to save 5k im rsa so i think its great you can save 10k+

  • @leratoramz6515
    @leratoramz6515 Год назад +3

    Hey girl,
    New Subbie here ❤️.
    HESS international in Taiwan accepted me. Would you recommend them?

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад +2

      Thank you for subscribing 🙂 well it looks like the school is a legit private school here. I guess the decision whether to accept or not should be based on the contract. If you feel the offer is good than go for it. If not than keep applying

  • @TonkheMkhatshwa-ns2rs
    @TonkheMkhatshwa-ns2rs Год назад +4

    Which is the best time of the year to apply? When are their schools beginning, and when can I start the process of applying if I want to start at the beginning of their term or year?

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад

      I'm sorry for the late reply. So theere are 2 big intakes. One is in September and another one is in February. Of you haven't started applying I'd suggest you start preparing so that you start in the February intake. But they do hire even during the year

    • @busisiweMbantsa
      @busisiweMbantsa 5 месяцев назад

      Very helpful thank you soooo much

  • @asavelapatiencembulawa
    @asavelapatiencembulawa Год назад +3

    Hey sister, New subbie alert. This is very informative thank you.

  • @nomthandazodlamini5647
    @nomthandazodlamini5647 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi
    Thank you so much for your video. I really wanna teach abroad. I have been trying Portugal but haven't been successful, i been thinking about Thailand b4 i came across your video. So now, im like hhmm maybe Taiwan.
    I would love to talk to you, i have some questions to ask. I have worked as a teacher for so many years but resigned.
    I wanna ask you about VISA application, working hours in Taiwan, level of racism and how they treat you there. I was so hurt one day seeing a video of one of SA teachers in China with a swollen eye, (bamushaya emsebenzini) and she had to come back to SA.

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  7 месяцев назад

      Hi Nomthandazo. My Insta is linked to my profile you can feel free to DM me I'll ahare as much as I can

  • @keikantsengledwaba297
    @keikantsengledwaba297 Год назад +3

    This is informative, and was the best decision. All the best on your adventures 🎉

  • @kevinkearata7566
    @kevinkearata7566 3 месяца назад

    just saw your chanell today-very informative-iam a teacher in Botswana wanna enquire how can i reach you privately

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  3 месяца назад

      Hey you can find me on Facebook and on Instagram I am Stha330

  • @tamishlangasiki7471
    @tamishlangasiki7471 Год назад +2

    Ho sisi. May you please recommend legitimate agencies, or is it better to apply on my own to schools?

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад +2

      For Taiwan try Pheonix Group Asia and Teach Taiwan otherwise there a website that allow you to create profiles like Dave's ESL Cafe

  • @zukondlovu2120
    @zukondlovu2120 Год назад +2

    how to get hold of you because you might help us who still wanna come that side

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад

      You may DM me. I am Stha330 on Insta Sthandile Ngcobo on Facebook

  • @SuperCampstar
    @SuperCampstar 6 месяцев назад +1

    Taiwan sounds so much better than Korea .... Korea's salaries are so low.

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  6 месяцев назад

      I think so too. But they say the standard of living is alao lower there

  • @annag4302
    @annag4302 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the video! Very informative. Did you know the language before you moved?

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  7 месяцев назад

      No I didn't. I only knew how to say hello 😂 I'm still in the process of trying to learn the basics to get me around. Google Translate has been my fighter in most situations

  • @SuperCampstar
    @SuperCampstar 6 месяцев назад +1

    How is the food at school
    I know here the food is not that great 9 times out if 10

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  6 месяцев назад

      It's taking me some time to adjust to some things. But because we get a lot of veggies and I'm trying to stay healthy I focus on that 😅 but it's really not what I'm used to

  • @Mcclain-he9mv
    @Mcclain-he9mv Год назад +1

    What are you teaching? Has to be English.

  • @charlottemkhize
    @charlottemkhize Год назад +2

    thank you for the video ım inspired

  • @co-adventuresinAfricaandAbroad
    @co-adventuresinAfricaandAbroad 10 месяцев назад +2

    I'm new here 🇸🇿

  • @MpilisoGazu
    @MpilisoGazu Год назад +1

    Ngyeza lapho Mashiya mahle ngathi zoshumayela,cela ungipha ilink yoku applyer

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад

      There's a few agencies that you can use, so it's not a link as such but I made a video about that. It is on the channel. But I use Pheonix Group Asia which you can find on Google

  • @neonombuso3917
    @neonombuso3917 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks a lot Stha...very informative ❤

  • @luyandamthabela3334
    @luyandamthabela3334 9 месяцев назад +1

    Do they have African salons?

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  9 месяцев назад

      There's one I saw on Instagram but I've never seen it in person

  • @GlobalWorldNews1
    @GlobalWorldNews1 10 месяцев назад +1

    You are an angel.. thank you for your video.. ❤❤

  • @ntandoyenkosintando8694
    @ntandoyenkosintando8694 8 месяцев назад +1

    Is this salary for people working in public schools?

  • @Magcuda
    @Magcuda Год назад +2

    New subbie

  • @jessicacristovao737
    @jessicacristovao737 Год назад +1

    Hey! What about someone with no degree in education but something else? I’ve got a masters degree. No true experience teaching, but tutored some first years at my university. Do you think I could qualify?

    • @inamariecaletisen
      @inamariecaletisen Год назад +2

      You need to have a teaching license. Any bachelor’s degree is accepted.

    • @busishauntelle
      @busishauntelle Год назад

      Teach in South Korea

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад +3

      Sorry I did not see this comment. You can teach in Taiwan even if your degree is not a teaching degree

  • @Mbongie-BL
    @Mbongie-BL 5 месяцев назад

    Yho glad to hear from someone who had left left their permanent job in government. I am in the same situation I want to leave my permanent job for teaching English. How can I get hold of you? I want to ask a few questions

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  5 месяцев назад

      You can DM me on Instagram I'm Stha330 or Facebook Sthandile Ngcobo

  • @zakithiokonjor3321
    @zakithiokonjor3321 Год назад +1

    Informative thank you sisi ❤

  • @judiciousmasuku
    @judiciousmasuku Год назад +2

    Very informative❤

  • @Janedavies-zq2md
    @Janedavies-zq2md 11 месяцев назад +1

    Please can i send my documents so you can help me apply for a university please

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  11 месяцев назад

      Hey. Unfortunately I have no idea on how to apply for university

  • @mamohaumaime2306
    @mamohaumaime2306 Год назад +3

    This is indeed very informative. Do they begin their academic year in January?

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад +1

      No the academic year begins in September smile 🙂

  • @amo_thake
    @amo_thake Год назад +1

    new subbie alert! thank you for this info 💝

  • @yusufkader599
    @yusufkader599 Год назад +8

    Does any schools in Taiwan offer to pay for flights? Do all schools provide a housing allowance? Thanks for the info!😊 S.A Cape Tonian currently teaching in Cambodia!

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад +1

      Public schools do reimburse you for flights after probation. I'm not sure about private schools. Housing allowance also comes with public schools mostly.

    • @yusufkader599
      @yusufkader599 Год назад

      @@sthandilengcobo are you in a public or private school? Thanks for the feedback!

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад +2

      I am in a public school

    • @nmatabane
      @nmatabane Год назад +1

      @yusufkader599 Hi Yusuf. I am planning to persua a teaching career in Cambodia. Can I dm you? Just need to ask you some questions.

    • @Janedavies-zq2md
      @Janedavies-zq2md 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@sthandilengcobo please can you help me check if my country is eligible for a work visa(sierra Leone)

  • @Maps05
    @Maps05 11 месяцев назад +2

    Do they allow advanced diploma

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes they do

    • @Maps05
      @Maps05 11 месяцев назад

      @@sthandilengcobo thank you sis❤️❤️

    • @Maps05
      @Maps05 11 месяцев назад

      @@sthandilengcobo how long does the whole process take🥺🥺

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  11 месяцев назад

      @@Maps05 it can take about 3 months, but it can take less than that. It depends on the agency and the number of openings they have I guess

  • @nomnikelomlombi7592
    @nomnikelomlombi7592 Год назад +1

    I'm new to you channel 💖, you're beautiful girl & thank you for informative content 🤎🤝

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад

      You're welcome 😁 I am happy that I'm able to share such information ☺

    • @nomnikelomlombi7592
      @nomnikelomlombi7592 Год назад

      I've missed to see you boarding at OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT where I'm serving as a security checkpoint there. Next time I'll meet you definitely 🙂

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад

      @@nomnikelomlombi7592 😝 I departed from Durban. Because I had to go home first

  • @nondumisokheswa7977
    @nondumisokheswa7977 Год назад +2

    New subbie

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад

      🥳🥳🥳🥳 a warm welcome to you. Thank you for subscribing

  • @okuhlediko7067
    @okuhlediko7067 Год назад +1

    Hey Stha are you familiar with two-school contract. I got an offer stating that I will get a two- school contract.

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад

      Hey. Yes, I'm on the same contract. Basically they will spread your 18/20 classes across the schools (maybe 10 on each school or somethin) . You may have to go to the other school for some days but the main school will be in charge of most things. I hope you get me

    • @okuhlediko7067
      @okuhlediko7067 Год назад

      Hey Stha. Thank you for your response. Please advice is 65 000 NTD before tax a fair salary with 5000 NTD accomodation allowance?
      I will be in Taichung City, are you familiar with that?
      Looking forward to hearing from you.

    • @okuhlediko7067
      @okuhlediko7067 Год назад

      Which age group are you teaching?
      I'll be teaching in High School.

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад

      Yes that is the starting salary range here in Taiwan. I am in primary school but there isn't much difference when it comes to salaries

    • @okuhlediko7067
      @okuhlediko7067 Год назад

      Hey Stha thank you so much for your response. In which city are you based? Just watched one of your videos it is so informative.

  • @travelgiant87
    @travelgiant87 Год назад +3

    Always use USD

  • @travelgiant87
    @travelgiant87 Год назад +1

    Nice one

  • @ogoomercy
    @ogoomercy Год назад +2

    Am new here. Hello from Nigeria!!!

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад

      Welcome all the way from Nigeria 🥳🥳🥳🥳 Thank you very much

    • @tarryngriffiths8163
      @tarryngriffiths8163 Год назад

      I’m coming in a few weeks very informative thank you

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад

      @@tarryngriffiths8163 you are welcome 😃

    • @winifredekhelar5540
      @winifredekhelar5540 Год назад +2

      Hey! I’m also a Nigerian leaving in Taiwan, let’s link up if you’re in Taiwan 😊

    • @ogoomercy
      @ogoomercy Год назад

      @@winifredekhelar5540 hi Wini!! Am not yet in Taiwan. But hopefully soon, I just did my interview with teachTaiwan. So hopefully I will get a positive feedback and come over to Taiwan. Can’t wait to link up with you. Cheerssssss

  • @NOLUTHANDOCHILI
    @NOLUTHANDOCHILI 3 месяца назад

    Are the apartments usually furnished?

  • @siyabongahlongwa5585
    @siyabongahlongwa5585 Год назад

    Im new to your channel i have ND in Accounting and PGCE and 10 years teaching experience bangangithatha?

    • @amandamorgan5114
      @amandamorgan5114 Год назад

      Hey where did you do your PGCE?because i also have a ND

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад

      Sorry for the late reply. If your degree was not done at UNISA then you qualify. Unfortunately i UNISA abakayithathi

  • @moworld2102
    @moworld2102 Год назад +1

    New subbi

  • @thabithamalleka5196
    @thabithamalleka5196 Год назад

    What do you teach, is it the English or some majors?

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад +1

      I teach English. That is usually the case here in Taiwan, you just teach English

  • @CynthiaHoward-gy1zt
    @CynthiaHoward-gy1zt Год назад +2

    Did you find your job through an agency? If so, which agency?

    • @sthandilengcobo
      @sthandilengcobo  Год назад +1

      Yes I used an agency. I used Phoenix group Asia