Rising prices for stationery, fuel (gasoline) and electricity combined to send Greek families’ spending skyrocketing just a few days before schools reopened.
Endless problems and hardships due to inflation torment citizens, as they “derail” the family budget, which does not add up, even with government assistance. The upcoming opening of schools (September 12) causes a “nervous tick” in the parents of students.
In addition to the increase in the price of energy and basic goods and services, the cost of school supplies is added.
The rising cost of writing paper has weighed heavily on the amount that parents will have to spend in total.
A pack of A4 sheets last year cost 3.80 euros, and this year already 7.50 euros! For blue notebooks (and regular notebooks), which sold for 0.90 cents last year, this year you will have to pay 1.20 euros. And a voluminous notebook with a spiral for high school students from 5.50 euros began to cost 6.50 euros!
However, the biggest expense is associated with the purchase of a school bag. The price for briefcases on wheels can reach 80 euros.
Parents who tear their hair out when entering office supply stores say the prices are “nightmarish.” According to them, 100 euros is not enough to buy everything their children need for school…
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