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Children head back to school in Italy
Children head back to school in Italy Copyright  Luca Palamara
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School expenses are constantly increasing, and this year Italian families have spent around seven per cent more on school supplies compared to 2023.

Roughly 7 million students from elementary and high school are starting the new school year in Italy. It's only the first day, and families have already spent a considerable amount on school supplies.

School expenses have been on the rise, and this year, Italian families have spent around seven per cent more on school equipment in comparison to last year according to Federconsumatori, a local non-for-profit association that aims to protect citizens from disruption, abuse and fraud.

Book prices alone increased by 18 per cent compared to the previous year. As a result, buying secondhand books is becoming a more common practice in many Italian households.

Parents must also calculate other expenses, such as school canteen meals, extracurricular activities and school trips, into their budget.

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