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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@Sir-Cebz]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

I'm glad you got what you needed 😌

[@neonombuso3917]

Thanks a lot Stha...very informative ❤

[@sthandilengcobo]

You're welcome 😊

[@keikantsengledwaba297]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

Thank you very much ❤

[@annag4302]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@clementinejessica2154]

This is very informative🙏🙏

[@sthandilengcobo]

😀 thank you very much

[@lesedikonyana2309]

Just do it ! I love that advice

[@MpilisoGazu]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@sithembilesimelane5222]

Tank you for the info ❤❤❤from Swaziland

[@ogoomercy]

Your videos are informative. Thank you for sharing these information

[@asavelapatiencembulawa]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

Thanks for subbing! 😃

[@bomziworld922]

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

[@zukondlovu2120]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@GlobalWorldNews1]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

You're welcome 😊

[@TonkheMkhatshwa-ns2rs]

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]

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]

Very helpful thank you soooo much

[@nomthandazodlamini5647]

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]

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

[@mamohaumaime2306]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

No the academic year begins in September smile 🙂

[@SuperCampstar]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@zakithiokonjor3321]

Informative thank you sisi ❤

[@sthandilengcobo]

You're welcome 😊

[@Mbongie-BL]

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]

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

[@amo_thake]

new subbie alert! thank you for this info 💝

[@sthandilengcobo]

🎉🎉🎉 Thank you for subscribing 🙂

[@SuperCampstar]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@charlottemkhize]

thank you for the video ım inspired

[@sthandilengcobo]

Glad to hear that!

[@Smartscholar87]

Always use USD

[@judiciousmasuku]

Very informative❤

[@sthandilengcobo]

Thank you 😊

[@yusufkader599]

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]

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]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

I am in a public school

[@nmatabane]

@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]

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

[@luyandamthabela3334]

Do they have African salons?

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@leratoramz6515]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@tamishlangasiki7471]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@Maps05]

Do they allow advanced diploma

[@sthandilengcobo]

Yes they do

[@Maps05]

@@sthandilengcobo thank you sis❤️❤️

[@Maps05]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

@@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

[@Smartscholar87]

Nice one

[@sthandilengcobo]

Thank you

[@kevinkearata7566]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@ralphmacfadden606]

Are these all monthly amounts?

[@Janedavies-zq2md]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@jessicacristovao737]

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]

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

[@busishauntelle]

Teach in South Korea

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@ntandoyenkosintando8694]

Is this salary for people working in public schools?

[@sthandilengcobo]

Yes it is

[@NOLUTHANDOCHILI]

Are the apartments usually furnished?

[@sthandilengcobo]

Yes they usually are furnished.

[@ogoomercy]

Am new here. Hello from Nigeria!!!

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@tarryngriffiths8163]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

@@tarryngriffiths8163 you are welcome 😃

[@winifredekhelar5540]

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

[@ogoomercy]

@@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

[@siyabongahlongwa5585]

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

[@amandamorgan5114]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@co-adventuresinAfricaandAbroad]

I'm new here 🇸🇿

[@sthandilengcobo]

A warm welcome ☺

[@CynthiaHoward-gy1zt]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

Yes I used an agency. I used Phoenix group Asia

[@okuhlediko7067]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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]

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]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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]

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.

[@thabithamalleka5196]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@nondumisokheswa7977]

New subbie

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@nomnikelomlombi7592]

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

[@sthandilengcobo]

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

[@nomnikelomlombi7592]

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]

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

[@moworld2102]

New subbi

[@sthandilengcobo]

Welcome 😁 thank you for subscribing 🙂

[@Mcclain-he9mv]

What are you teaching? Has to be English.

[@sthandilengcobo]

In Taiwan yes it's English only

[@Magcuda]

New subbie

[@sthandilengcobo]

Thank you so much for joining the family 😃