The earnings of street children fluctuate greatly, but they usually only make enough for subsistence.[1][2] Most street children in India earn between 200 ($4.00) and 830 rupees a month, with older children making more than younger children.[3] Self-employed children also typically make more than children who are employed under an employer.[3] The largest expense in a street child's budget is food, which often costs 5–10 rupees a day.[3] In order to cut down on food expenses, many children drink tea to dull hunger.[3]