>$50 is approx 2400 Rs. enough for an average monthly salary, in a small town like Rajkot.
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>Wow! I had no idea. What is the cost of living like there? I certainly hope that food and shelter are in proportion to the income!

Food and shelter are in proprotinate here. I you're free how about a comparision. Let us say a loaf of bread is Rs.10/12. A 500kms. journey to Mumbai by train A/c. coach will be approx 1300/-