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Back-to-School Budget Calculator Philippines

Estimate school-opening costs by grade level, student count, school type, owned items, and target budget.

Last reviewed: June 8, 2026. Sources checked: June 8, 2026.

Budget calculator

Estimate school-opening costs

Grade levelSchool typeNumber of studentsAvailable budget

Items already owned

School bag already ownedUniform or shoes already ownedRain gear already ownedBasic supplies already owned

Methodology

The school calendar source confirms timing context; the peso estimates are editorial price assumptions, not official DepEd prices.

Grade level changes the mix of supplies. Student count scales the estimate after owned-item deductions.

The output separates buy-now essentials from buy-later notes so families can stage spending.

Update log

June 8, 2026
Initial budget calculator launched with elementary, junior high, senior high, and college presets.

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