because thats the question on the table.
this is not about providing anecdotes.
i've certainly lived on less than 1200 a month but i definitely dont
believe that this is acceptable wages for an adult working 40 hours a week.
there should be a minimum standard of living - and this does not meet it.

the average 1 bedroom apartment in this country costs about 700usd
its very hard to find an 'ok' apt for 450.
but to be honest, working 40 hrs a week should guarantee more than just scrapping the bottom barrel
and looking for the cheapest options