Since I returned to Taiwan two years ago, the living cost in the Bay Area has soared. The take-out price of my favorite Chinese restaurants has increased by 10%, and the dine-in price, including tips, is 20%.

Attached below is a report of the complaints about the unacceptable price of eating out from the people of the local middle class:

‘I don’t trust prices anymore’: We asked if you’re eating out less, and 80% said yes (msn.com)    

PS: The prices of the commodities in the supermarket seem stable to me.