How much does it cost to prepare a child for the new school year in Almaty

A Sputnik Kazakhstan correspondent found out how much it costs to prepare a child for the new school year at the famous Barakholka market in Almaty. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

There are many parents with children at the market asking for prices. Demand is especially high for school supplies and school uniforms. When bargaining, parents can get a discount of 1-2 thousand tenge on the desired item. However, it is difficult to compare this year's prices with last year's.

According to sellers and buyers, a school uniform costs from 10 thousand tenge, and a set of school supplies costs up to 15-20 thousand tenge. But these figures are unofficial and based only on market prices.

Parents also have to buy backpacks and shoes. Backpacks cost 5-8 thousand tenge, shoes - 7-12 thousand tenge. These are also market prices.

Overall, the cost of preparing a child for school usually exceeds 50 thousand tenge, experts believe. However, this amount may vary depending on the family's wishes and the child's needs.

According to sellers, demand for school goods has increased this year compared to last year. This shows that parents pay special attention to preparing children for the new school year.

In addition, some parents use online stores to prepare their children for school. There, prices may be higher than at the market, but the choice is greater.

According to the Almaty akimat, more than 300 thousand students will cross the school threshold in the city this academic year. All of them need school supplies and uniforms.

Experts advise parents not to rush with preparation, compare prices and choose the most advantageous options. Also, attention should be paid to quality, as cheap items may not last long.

There is brisk trade at the market. Parents try to buy everything necessary for their children. Some families spend up to 100 thousand tenge on preparing a child for school, sellers say.

This situation is observed not only at Almaty markets, but throughout the country. Every family tries to do everything possible so that the child starts the new school year well.

In conclusion, preparing a child for school is a process that requires significant financial costs from parents. However, children's education is the most important investment, so parents are ready for it.