DGP decided to check how much you have to spend today on basic school supplies alone. As every year, we asked popular retail chains about the prices of individual products. To make the data comparable, we asked them to indicate the cheapest ones. The list shows that this year this minimum allowance will be enough for more than in previous years. On average, you need to spend less than PLN 58 to complete it. That’s 9.6 percent less than a year ago. This is the third consecutive year of decline.
This is influenced by several factors. Basically, we have low inflation. In the first half of the year, it was 2.7 percent, compared to 15 percent a year ago. There has been a stabilization and sometimes even a decrease in the prices of some raw materials, so that the production of many products has become cheaper. A good example is cellulose, which is why most chains have lower notebook prices than in 2023. Retailers have also focused on a wide selection and tried to negotiate the most favorable prices with suppliers.
However, it is worth noting that layettes are not just school supplies. For an average price, you can buy just one item of a certain product, and the quality will certainly not satisfy students and parents. A good example is backpacks, which can be found in popular stores for 10-25 PLN, while a branded school backpack made of durable, easy-to-clean and waterproof materials costs from 100 PLN.
