Carry Items

Clothing & Apparels

1. Jeans - 3
2. Formal pants - 2
3. T shirt - 5
4. Formal shirts - 3
5. Thermal wear - 3 sets
General note: It is preferable to buy dark color
6. Leather Woolen Gloves - 1
General note: It is recommended to buy in Germany
7. Track Pants/Trousers - 3
8. Slack T-shirt - 3
9. Jacket - It is better to buy good Jacket in Germany. But while landing in
Germany u need some jacket. So buy one for cheap rate.
Things to be noted:
* Less weight (More weight gives shoulder problem)
* Pockets inside jacket
* Hood
10. Pullover - 1 (You can also buy it in German)
General note: Buy only one in India. It will be better if you buy it in
Germany.
11. Blanket - 1
12. Bed Spread - 1
13. Pillow Cover - 1
14. Scarf - 1
General note: It is better to buy in Germany
15. Under Garments - 5 sets
General note: Good quality under garments with same or less price is
available Germany
16. Bathroom towel - 1
General note: Spare towel is not necessary. It is available for 5 euros in
Germany
17. Traditional wear - 1
General note: For special occasions
18. Bed sheet - 1
19. Pillow - Buy it in Germany
NOTE: No need to buy coat and suits. It is not needed for all occasions. It is
better to consult with seniors of your university. It is also available for
different rates in Germany.
Cosmetics
1. Perfume/Body spray - 1
General note: Body sprays like Axe, Adidas, Nivea, Playboy etc are available
in India. If you look for particular brand then buy it in India.
2. Hair Oil - As per your requirement
3. Cold cream - 1
4. Soap - As per requirement
General note: Nivea, Palmolive, etc are available here for cheap rate than in
India. It would be better if you purchase here.
5. Shampoo - Keep few sachet
General note: Head & Shoulder, Adidas, etc are available in Germany
6. Comb - 5 (Different size)
7. Mirror - 1
8. Nail clipper - 1
9. Paste - 1
General note: Colgate paste is available in Germany
10. Brush - 10
11. Tongue cleaner - 3
12. Ear cleaning buds - 1 pack
13. Face powder - 1 (Medium size)
14. Lip balm - 100 grams
General note: Himalaya Lip balm is good to use
Saloon Items
1. Shaving gel or foam - 1
2. Shaving razor - 1
3. Shaving blade - 1 Pack
4. Shaving kit - 1
5. Trimmer - 1
Things to be noted: Multiple adjustment. Buy branded trimmer.
6. After shave - 1
Footwear
1. Casual Shoe - 1 (Nearly same price in Germany for branded shoes)
3. Winter shoe - Guys who are using this type Woodland shoes have some
problems like leg pain, etc
(http://www.woodlandworldwide.com/productdetails.aspx?id=1760&color=K
HAKI). It is better to buy it in Germany.
2. Bathroom Slipper - 2 Pairs
3. Casual Slipper - 1
4. Woolen Socks - 5 sets
General note: Shoes are same price in Germany. So don't carry more shoes
and waste your baggage weight. High quality woolen socks is around 7 euros
for 5 sets
Stationery Items
1. Pen (Black & Blue) - 10
2. Color Pens (Without glitter) - 2 numbers each
3. Pencil - 10
4. Eraser - 2
5. Scale - 1
6. Adhesive tape - 1
7. Pouch - 1
8. Scientific Calculator - 1
9. Scissor - 1
10. Note book - 1
11. Stapler - 1 (Small size - Easy to carry)
12. Stapler pin - 1
General note: No need to bring many set of xerox copies of certificates.
Keep only one set of xerox copies of all documents except passport, visa
approval, admission letter.
12. Glue
13. Sharpener
Gadgets & Electronic Items
1. Laptop - Buy in India
Things to be noted: More disk space. More RAM. Less weight.
Suggestion: It's better to buy laptop in India and install all required
softwares. In Germany pirated softwares are not available. You have to pay
for everything. Servicing laptop costs approximately 150 euros
2. Mobile - Better to buy in Germany
Suggestion: While getting sim card you will get discount. Bargain and get
costly mobile for less amount
3. Sim - No need to buy any international Sim cards
4. Tab - Cheap in India
5. Mobile pouch and screen guard - Cheap in www.ebay.de
6. Mouse - Buy it in India
General Note: Since battery costs more, wired mouse is best. Buy best
quality mouse with multi-speciality options.
7. Keyboard - Buy in India
8. Converter - 5
9. Extension box - 1
10. Iron box
Medicines
1. Fever tablet - 20 numbers
2. Cold tablet - 20 numbers
3. Cough Syrup - 1
4. Diarrhea - 5 numbers
5. Vicks - 2
6. Strepsils - 10
7. Special medicines - As per your health condition
8. Band aid - 5
9. Antiseptic lotion - 1 (Small)
10. Volini (Pain reliver)
Groceries
1. Chilli powder (Homemade is best)
2. Coriander powder (Homemade is best)
3. Turmeric powder (Homemade is best)
4. Garam masala
5. Curry powder
6. Biriyani masala
7. Mutton masala
8. Chicken masala (Different varieties like chilli chicken, chilli chicken,
chicken manjurian, etc are available)
9. Fish masala (Different varieties are available)
10. Pepper powder (Homemade is best)
11. Cumin powder (Homemade is best)
12. Rasam powder
13. Sambar powder
14. Vathal Pulikolambu powder
15. Egg kolambu powder
16. Cumin seed
17. Mustard seed
18. Biriyani (bay) leaf
19. Cinnamon
20. Cloves
21. Cardomom
22. Jeera
23. Staranise
24. Asafoetida powder
25. Ginger garlic paste
26. Tamarind paste
Ready Made Food Items
1. Garlic rice powder
2. Dhal rice powder
3. Lemon rice powder
4. Tamarind rice powder
5. Food pastes (Different varieties)
Suggestions:
* For good tasty rice powders, rice mixes and pickles, visit The Grand
Sweets and Snacks
* Try to learn cooking before you come to Germany.
* Buy very less amount ready made mixes which is sufficient for one week.
If you buy more it lasts only for some weeks or months. So it is better to
bring more species.
* It will be very difficult for people who are living alone, but adjust that for a
week then you will be practice to this.
Utensils
1. Rice cooker
2. Frying pan
3. Kadai
4. Plate
5. Tumbler
6. Spoons
7. Wooden spoon (For cooking)
8. Spatula
9. Knife
10. Tupperware (For masala items, sugar, salt, etc)
Other Items
1. Umbrella - 1 (You might need once you landed in Germany)
2. Coolers - 1
3. Key chains - 5
4. Needle & Thread - 1