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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Rs 9,500 for 20 minutes to fix a door: Indian woman in US gives reality check on skilled workers’ earnings

An Indian woman based in the United States recently highlighted the cost of everyday services abroad, showing how even minor repairs can be expensive, but also meaningful in terms of skill value.

$100 for 20 Minutes of Work

In an Instagram post, Amrita Singh shared that she paid $100 (around ₹9,500) to fix a small issue with her garage door.

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