Overview
- A Focus Market survey reports the school-supply basket up about 15% year over year, a rise that trails 2025 inflation but still strains household finances.
- Outfitting a primary student ranges from ARS 120,485 to ARS 242,710, while a basic secondary kit is around ARS 95,592, reflecting a clear gap between levels.
- Stores are offering up to 20% off, full-list discounts and installment options, with Banco Nación promotions scheduled for February 11–13 and 18–20 that include up to 20% savings and as many as six installments; most buying concentrates in February or the final week before classes, often via credit cards or digital wallets.
- Backpacks remain the key swing cost, with basic models around ARS 30,000–100,000 and wheeled versions at ARS 60,000–120,000, and some backpack prices are as much as 30% lower than last season due to import trends.
- Adding technology can lift the outlay to roughly ARS 1.115 million for a notebook, printer, headset and home internet, while some families still compare Chilean prices where certain items convert competitively to pesos.