Packing List

BAGGAGE

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
Suitcase 2
Laptop /College bag 1

CLOTHING/APPAREL

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE IN GERMANY

Casuals According to you www.c-und-a.de
Winter Jacket Best to buy in Germany Starts from 30€
Under Garments Your Choice From 3€
Gloves (woollen) 2 pairs From 2€
Woollen hat 1-2 From 3€
Your Choice. A pretty one for summer and a
Scarf From 4€
warm one for winter?
Formal (Shirts, Trousers) 2 From 30€ for a set
Ties 1-2 From 5€
Belts 1-2 From 7€
Towels At least 2 Big ones from 10€
Traditional Wear 1-2
Pillow Cover and Bed sheets 2 From 5€
(For single Bed)
Quilt You can buy in Germany From 15€
Socks Your Choice From 2€
Woollen Socks Best to buy in Germany From 5€

SHOES

Check www.deichmann.de to get an idea of shoe prices in Germany. They also have stores in Darmstadt

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE IN GERMANY

Winter Shoes 1 (Woodland normally works) From 25€
Sports Shoes 1 From 20€
Bathroom Slippers 1-2 From 2€
Formal Shoes 1 From 30€
Shoe lace 2-3 Around 4€
Open Shoes for Summer 1 From 10€

ELECTRONICS/ELECTRICS

DESCRIPTION Price in Germany

3 to 2 Pin Convertor (very important) From 7€
 Multi Socket From 5€
Laptop (If you want to get a new one, buy Check Amazon.de
it in Germany for the warranty.)
Mouse From 10€
Scientific Calculator From 20€
Shaving Kit From 8€

UTENSILS

Most utensils can be bought at a reasonable price in Germany. In Darmstadt, the big furniture store Mömax
nd
(http://www.moemax.de/haushaltswaren.kategorie-C10) offers a big choice. There are also some 2 hand shops
selling utensils very cheap. We recommend to bring enough to cover the first days and going shopping here.

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE IN GERMANY

Plates 1-2 From 1€
Tumbler 1-2 From 1€
Cuttlery 1-2 From 1€
Frying pan with lid 1 (Also available in Germany) From 20€
Masala box 1
Ladles According to you From 1€
Cutting Knives 2 From 5€
Cutting board 1 From 2€
Tea stainer 1 From 3€
Water Bottle 1 From 4€
Rolling Pin/Chapati maker 1
Electric Cooker 1
Slicer/Grater/Skin Peeler 1 From 1€
Utensils(For making Chapati / Dosa) 1 (Also available in Germany)
Utensils(For making Coffee / Tea) 1 (Also available in Germany)

MASALAS (FOR ASIANS)

SLNO DESCRIPTION
1 Mustard/Jeera
2 Chili Powder
3 Turmeric Powder
4 Garam Masala
5 Coriander Powder
6 Sabji /Curry powder
7 Sambar/Rasam Powder

Note: It is advisable to bring these masalas in a good quantity so that they last for a while. You have to expect to pay
about double the price you are used to.
BOOKS

In general, technical books in Germany are very expensive (usually starting from 20€). You can use the university's
library for free, and you will find all the books you need (Usually in several copies). But if you prefer to have your
own books for studying check your curriculum and bring accordingly.

When it comes to reading for pleasure, you can get a card from the public library
(http://www.stadtbibliothek.darmstadt.de/) for 5€/year. English, French and Spanish books are available there as
well as in the bookshops (from 7€).

STATIONARY (EXPENSIVE IN GERMANY)

DESCRIPTION
Note Books 1€ shop or in bookstore, with better quality but more expensive
Pencil
Pen Pens and pencils you can get for free in abundance at job fairs. In
November there is the meet@hda fair on the campus.
Erasers 1€ shop or in bookstore, with better quality but more expensive
Scissors 1€ shop or in bookstore, with better quality but more expensive
Stapler and Pins 1€ shop or in bookstore, with better quality but more expensive
Punching m/c
Files
Cello Tape

TOILETRIES

DESCRIPTION PRICE IN GERMANY

Razor From 4€
Shaving foam/gel From 2€
Body Lotion From 1€
Shampoo From 1€
Toothbrush and paste Toothpaste 50c, Toothbrush from 80c
Hair oil/gel From 2€
Bar soap for washing From 60c
Washing powder (Available in Germany) 4€ for 40 washes
Tissues (For initial Use)

MEDICINES

Make sure you get prescription of every Medicine you bring. German health insurance will cover most medication
prescribed by a doctor. You will still have to cover a part of 10€ yourself. For most of you it will be cheaper to stock
up on the medication you usually use during one year at home.

DESCRIPTION
Crocin/Paracetamol
Acidity/Stomach Ache
Head ache/Cold
 Antiseptic cream
Band Aids
Cotton, Gauze
Tablets that you normally take

MISCELLANEOUS

DESCRIPTION PRICE IN GERMANY

Combs From 70c
Deo Spray From 80c
Ear Cleaning bud From 1€
Nail Clipper Set from 4€
Talcum Powder
Needle and Thread rolls Small set for 2€
Rope for drying cloths Around 2€
Plastic mug
Umbrella From 3€
Cosmetics
Biometric passport size photos (very expensive here) From 5€,
36W white bulb (not available here)
Ready-made food for initial days.

Sports

H-da has membership in Sport Arena where you can play without paying any money. You can play Badminton, TT. H-
da in Dieburg has gym and Swimming pool also. There are cricket matches that are also conducted. So if you’re
interested get your Sport apparels and bats. We suggest to bring your own goggles if you like swimming. You can
also by it here starting from 15€.

Professional CV Photographs and others

To make a professional picture for job application and others you can also check it here. http://fotostudio-
michels.de/index.php/portfolio/bewerbung/ and http://www.foto-studio-hirch.de/bewerbung.html. The real
professional pictures in Germany start from 30€.