Average wages in the city are close to Rs 15000 - Rs 25000, not Rs 5000 (also mentioned in the post, Rs 5000 is probably what they get from one house, not their monthly income)
You're directionally correct about McDonald's being more upscale/premium than it is considered in the West, but it is very much a mid-market option. An average meal in local eatery would be around Rs 60 - 80, and in McDonalds it would be about Rs 200 - 250. So the difference isn't as stark as a $150 meal.
Hey, I live in India. Some basic observations:
Average wages in the city are close to Rs 15000 - Rs 25000, not Rs 5000 (also mentioned in the post, Rs 5000 is probably what they get from one house, not their monthly income)
You're directionally correct about McDonald's being more upscale/premium than it is considered in the West, but it is very much a mid-market option. An average meal in local eatery would be around Rs 60 - 80, and in McDonalds it would be about Rs 200 - 250. So the difference isn't as stark as a $150 meal.