Spain’s back-to-school bill tops €500 as parents debate the pressure to buy new every year
It’s here again, the ‘Back-to-school’ pressure. Lists are being prepared, adverts are hotting the screens and shops have images of […]
As the academic year begins again in Spain, parents face the annual back-to-school pressure to equip their children with new items for the school year. Recent analysis by Idealo shows the average back-to-school basket now costs around €505 per pupil, up 19% from 2022. Textbooks remain the biggest expense, while other items like backpacks and stationery have also risen in price.
On the flip side, tracksuits and sports footwear have become cheaper. The dilemma for parents is whether to buy new items every year, even when old ones are still functional. While some see new school gear as a rite of passage, others question the waste and financial burden. Parents are advised to check existing supplies before shopping, differentiate between essentials and non-essentials, compare prices, use price alerts, and consider second-hand options.
Ultimately, the decision to buy new or used items depends on individual family circumstances and values.
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