Estimated education expenses for a child in Ekaterinburg have been determined by analysts
Preparing for School in Yekaterinburg: A Look at the Costs
In the upcoming academic year, families in Yekaterinburg are facing a slight increase in the cost of school supplies. According to the latest data, the average cost of a backpack for a schoolchild has risen by 3.6%, while the cost of stationery has seen a more significant increase of 29% for ballpoint pens and 21% for notebooks compared to the same month last year [1].
The cost of school uniforms, too, has seen a rise. The average cost of half-woolen school skirts, dresses, trousers, and school dresses in Yekaterinburg in 2025 is 1,524 rubles for skirts, 1,930 rubles for dresses, 2,132 rubles for trousers, and no specific increase for school dresses was reported [1].
With more than 21,000 first-graders starting school in Yekaterinburg this year, it is expected that the demand for school supplies will continue to grow due to the annual increase in the number of students [1].
The estimated average cost for fully preparing a student in Yekaterinburg for the 2025 academic year is approximately 22,900 rubles for a boy [1]. This figure includes essential items such as school uniform, change of clothes, footwear, stationery including backpack, diary, pencil case with supplies, notebooks, markers, pens, fountain pen, and textbooks. The cost for girls in nearby or similar cities is often higher, reflecting possible differences in clothing or additional supplies [1].
In terms of stationery, the average cost of a basic set in the budget segment for school preparation in Yekaterinburg in 2025 is estimated to be around 2,500 rubles, with an average cost of 4,000 rubles [1]. Ordinary backpacks can be purchased for 1,000 rubles, while orthopedic ones start from 2,500 rubles [1].
It's worth noting that the increase in the average cost of a basic school supply set is not specified for this year, but earlier reports on DK.RU suggested a 15% increase over the year [1].
In the broader context, budgeting around 23,000 rubles would be a reasonable estimate for fully preparing a student in Yekaterinburg for the 2025 academic year [1].
[1] Source: Regional data and analysis of costs in large Russian cities, excluding Moscow and St. Petersburg.
In the realm of personal-finance and education-and-self-development, budgeting around 23,000 rubles would be a reasonable estimate for fully preparing a student in Yekaterinburg for the 2025 academic year, considering the costs of school uniforms, stationery, and textbooks. It's also important to factor in the potential increase in the average cost of a basic school supply set, which could surpass the 15% rise suggested in earlier reports from DK.RU.
