This year, a basic school supplies list is estimated to cost around €100 to €120 per child, according to a market survey by ERTNews Radio 105.8. The figure does not include a school bag, lunch bag or water bottle. If these items also need to be purchased, the total cost can exceed €150.
If a school bag, lunch bag and water bottle also need to be purchased, the total cost can exceed €150.
Prices for most basic school supplies remain close to last year’s levels, although there is a wide range. An exercise book costs between €0.80 and €2, a two-subject spiral notebook between €1 and €8, while a set of 12 markers with brushes ranges from €2.50 to €10. School bag prices vary even more, from around €15 to more than €70, depending on the brand and design.
The final cost, however, varies from family to family, according to News24/7. It depends on the student’s age, the requirements of the school list and whether families choose cheaper or branded products. Retailers say that a shorter list for primary school pupils can cost considerably less, while additional subject-specific requirements in middle and high school, such as particular watercolours or oil pastels, can push up the total cost.
Source: News24/7
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