When I was a student (and poor), the average VAT I paid on products was less than 5% (I only paid for food and had student prices for transportation and musical

When I was a student (and poor), the average VAT I paid on products was less than 5% (I only paid for food and had student prices for transportation and musical school, so no Vat on that). Healthcare was also 0%. So it really depends on your situation.