Not necessarily.  Average wage in India is Rs 3000&#x2F;mo (~$44) and you can get a perfectly decent single room at a guesthouse for under Rs 500 ($7) -- although at this price range the quality of the room will be a total crapshoot, which is precisely why this is such a great idea.<p>On the other hand, if you want a 100% guaranteed Western branded hotel experience, you&#x27;ll pay through the nose for it.  Back when I was working in Delhi, 4-star-ish hotels charged $400&#x2F;night and up and the Trident Hilton in Gurgaon was $700.