The return to the classroom is approaching, and with it the usual budget exercise for Greek families, who must buy everything their children need for the new school year.
Footfall in bookshops and stores selling school supplies has already started to pick up, with parents looking for exercise books, stationery, art materials and all the other equipment pupils will need.
Prices for basic products are, by and large, close to last year's levels. The final cost, however, can differ significantly depending on the pupil's year group, the school's list, the quality of the products and whether parents opt for branded or more economical items.
According to a market survey by Ertnews Radio 105.8, the cost of basic school supplies for a child in the first years of primary school is estimated at around €100 to €120 this year. This does not include the school bag, lunch box, food container or water bottle.
From €15 to €100 for a school bag
