Back-to-school figures: up to 1,849 euros spent per child, mainly on backpacks and textbooks

Families in Spain are facing significant financial costs for the upcoming school year, with estimates ranging from 505 to 1,849 euros per child. The total expenditure depends heavily on the specific autonomous community and the type of educational institution attended by the student.

Data provided by the Idealo platform and the Spanish Association of Consumers highlights that the bulk of these expenses is driven by the purchase of textbooks and school backpacks. These figures underscore the economic pressure on households during the back-to-school season.