Introduction
As the 2025 school year approaches, parents are actively seeking affordable options to purchase high school uniforms for their children. The Mexican consumer protection agency, Profeco, led by César Iván Escalante Ruiz, has conducted a nationwide price monitoring survey of secondary school uniforms.
Price Range for Uniforms
Profeco’s survey reveals the maximum and minimum prices for secondary school uniforms, ranging from 206.10 to 969 pesos for a complete set, based on monitoring of 689 products since June 16.
Girls’ Uniforms
For girls aged 12 to 16, the skirt costs an average of 140.47 pesos, with a range from 55.30 to 240 pesos. The blouse ranges from 44.90 to 199 pesos, averaging 99.45 pesos. The sweater starts at 105.90 pesos and can go up to 335 pesos. Consequently, the complete girl’s uniform costs between 206.10 and 774 pesos.
Boys’ Uniforms
For boys, the costs are higher. The pants range from 90.30 to 329 pesos, averaging 200.23 pesos. The shirt costs between 55.30 and 305 pesos, averaging 101.91 pesos. The sweater maintains the same range of 105.90 to 335 pesos. Thus, the complete boy’s uniform costs between 251.50 and 969 pesos.
Profeco’s Recommendations
César Iván Escalante Ruiz reminded parents that the “Back to School” fairs held in various cities across Mexico offer a chance to buy school supplies, backpacks, and uniforms at better prices. Many of these fairs run until August 31, so Profeco advises staying informed about the dates and consulting their price monitoring portal to compare and choose the most convenient option.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of Profeco’s price monitoring survey? Profeco conducted this survey to inform parents about the range of prices for secondary school uniforms, ensuring they can make informed decisions when purchasing.
- What are the average costs for girls’ and boys’ uniforms? Girls’ uniforms average around 382.75 pesos, while boys’ uniforms average approximately 570.67 pesos.
- What are the Profeco-recommended alternatives for affordable school supplies? Profeco suggests attending the “Back to School” fairs in various cities, which offer competitive prices on school supplies, backpacks, and uniforms.
- When do these fairs typically take place? Most of these fairs occur until August 31, so parents should stay updated on the dates to take advantage of these opportunities.
