Back to school comes with a 120% increase

Back to school comes with a 120% increase

The items, whose value depends on the brand, are usually always the same: backpacks, pencil cases, pencils, notebooks, among others. we share one general price guide to take into account, considering that accumulated inflation during 2022 reached 94.8%, the highest figure in 32 years. This means a approximately 120% increaseaccording to reports from the sector.

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School supplies, the inevitable inside the backpacks of the little ones

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For the equipment of each child, the cost varies for different reasons. The primary level is not the same as the secondary. Nor is it the same if a person decides to buy retail than wholesale. Not to mention if you compare an imported tool with a national one.

Taking into account the last Consumer’s price index (IPC) that launched the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC), which determined a variation of 5.1% in relation to November 2022the return to school will demand a major investment for responsible adults.

Buy wholesale

Big box stores usually offer kits that are cheaper.

Primary

  • Lined hardcover notebook: $337.42
  • School scissors: $96
  • Adhesive Glue: $55.85
  • 20 centimeter ruler: $37
  • Box of 12 colored pencils: $287
  • Box of 10 fibers: $284.16
  • Smooth flat pencil case: $200.29
  • Gum: $18.50
  • Black pencil: $26.82
  • Pencil sharpener: $18.87

Total: $1,361.91

Secondary

  • 3×40 fiber folder: $382
  • School refill with 96-sheet band: $345.44
  • Geometry set: $213.29
  • Plastic compass: $196.87
  • Box of 12 colored pencils: $344.95
  • Concealer: $127.34
  • Fine Highlighter: $78.30
  • Erasable pen: $303.50
  • Pen: $37.51
  • Pencil: $26.82
  • Gum: $18.50
  • Pencil sharpener: $18.87

Total: $2,093.39

According to the “Las Flores” bookstore and gift shop, you can save between 40 and 50% this way.

retail purchase

Unlike the previous option, budgets or school sets are not offered. The expense, in this case, is usually higher.

Primary

  • Hardcover lined notebook: $950
  • School scissors: $379
  • Adhesive glue: $250
  • 20 centimeter ruler: $151
  • Box of 12 colored pencils: $510
  • Box of 10 brush tip fibers: $2,400
  • Medium pencil case: $560
  • Gum: $60
  • Black pencil: $260
  • Pencil sharpener: $50

Total: $5,570

Secondary

  • 3×40 fiber folder: $650
  • School refill with 96-sheet band: $1,319
  • Geometry set: $350
  • Plastic compass: $350
  • Box of 12 colored pencils: $510
  • Concealer: $600
  • Fine highlighter: $310
  • Erasable pen: $450
  • Pen: $249
  • Black pencil: $260
  • Gum: $60
  • Pencil sharpener: $50

Total: $5,158

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An economic tip is to anticipate seasonal price increases.  In this way, you will become an expert in consumption

An economic tip is to anticipate seasonal price increases. In this way, you will become an expert in consumption

Care Prices

The Commerce secretaryheaded by Roberto Feletti, launched last year a Program what am I looking for offer at lower cost some basic objects. Among them, there were a total of 25 categories and more than 160 articleswhich were available until March 2022. In this way, the Government sought to guarantee access to textile categoryfor example.

However, for this occasion, its renewal has not yet been agreed. “A new basket is being discussed with companies and supermarkets, but we still do not have a launch date”They said from the Secretariat and exclusively with Ámbito.com.

2023 school calendar

Next, the detail for those who attend the initial, primary and secondary level.

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The Government of Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires confirmed the start of face-to-face classes

The Government of Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires confirmed the start of face-to-face classes

Buenos aires city

  • Start: February 27
  • Closing: December 22

Buenos Aires province

  • Start: March 1
  • Closing: December 26

Source: Ambito

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