A Big Mac in India costs 236 INR (about $2.45). Here's how long different jobs must work to afford one:
| Job | Time per Big Mac | Pay basis |
|---|---|---|
| Public-school teacher | 18 min | 700,000 INR/yr ÷ 900 teaching hrs source (medium confidence) |
| Minimum-wage worker | 12 h | min wage 20 INR/hr source (medium confidence) |
| UberX driver | 189 min | net 75 INR/hr source (medium confidence) |
The teaching figure is annual public-school salary ÷ annual net teaching (contact) hours — pay per minute of lecturing, not take-home pay. Teachers also spend uncounted time on planning, grading and holidays.
Data updated 2026-08-12. Big Mac prices: The Economist Big Mac Index.
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