When July arrives, thousands of elementary, high school and university students get ready for the end of the school year, and with it, graduations and summer vacations.
Despite being a season of finishing cycles and relaxation, it is not for family economies. In 2024, the costs for graduating in Mexico range from 5,800 to 15,200 pesos according to the National Alliance of Small Business Owners (ANPEC).
How much does a graduation cost in Mexico, depending on the educational level?
ANPEC reported in a statement on Monday that it conducted a national survey to estimate the costs that graduations can represent depending on the educational level and vacation activities.
For end-of-course events at the elementary level, the average expense is 5,800 pesos, which represents an increase of 20% compared to 2023, which was 4,850 pesos. This estimate is the sum of the following items:
6 prom tickets: $1,800
Dress or suit: $1,100
Shoes: $600
Hair and makeup: $700
Dance costume: $800
Photo package: $500
Class gathering: $300
Total: $5,800
High school and college
For high school and college students, the cost in 2024 is an average of 15,200 pesos, which represents an increase of 24% compared to last year, which had a total of $12,300.
10 prom tickets: $6,500
Dress or suit: $2,000
Shoes: $1,000
Hair and makeup: $1,300
Graduation gifts: $1,300
Photography: $1,500
Party with friends: $800
Diploma ceremony: $800
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