@rherrero The issue is inflation hits everyone differently. Yes, you can and should look at inflation selectively.
If a particular set of foods: meat, vegatable, nuts and foods go up 10%, and your budget for household food is 30-40% of your pay, then it hits you significantly.
But if you make 100k, then food becomes a small portion of your income, then the inflation of imported goods becomes significant i.e. civic/mazda3, Iphone, laptops, etc.
For some countries the property prices soar to the point where a median income can't save enough to overcome appreciation. If you want a house, it doesn't mean shit if the inflation rate says it's 2% but property go up 20%.