Comparing prices can save up to €249 on 22 school supplies, Austrian study finds
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- The Arbeiterkammer Steiermark compared prices for 22 school items sold in Styria and found that the cost of starting school rose by an average of 2.49% from the previous year.
- Prices varied widely for items including fountain pens and paint boxes, but product quality also differed.
- The findings indicate that comparing prices can reduce back-to-school expenses.
Families preparing for the new school year could pay as much as 249 euros for 22 basic school items, according to an Arbeiterkammer Steiermark study. The consumer group found that prices differed sharply across the Styrian retail market.
The study covered supplies expected to fill a well-equipped schoolbag, including fountain pens and paint boxes. Average back-to-school costs increased 2.49% compared with the previous year.
The chamber said price differences were substantial, but so were differences in product quality. Its conclusion was straightforward: shoppers can benefit from comparing products and prices before buying.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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