Scholars say soaring food prices in Taiwan have widened the gap between rich and poor. Many scholars have warned that with the development of long-term differences, society will also be prone to a hatred of the rich.
Food prices rose as high as 4.1% in January, especially fruits that people often buy increased by more than 20%. Meat also rose by 5.63% due to the still high cost of raising food. Prepared food and eating out expenses increased respectively. It is 4.31% and 4%.