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 (woolen) 2 pairs From 2€
Woolen hat 1-2 From 3€
Scarf Your Choice. A pretty From 4€
one for summer and a
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€
Woolen 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 From 25€
normally works)
Sports Shoes 1 From 15€
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 ( http://www.moemax.de/haushaltswaren.kategorie-C10 ) offers a big choice.
nd
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 1 (Also available in Germany)
Chapati/Dosa)
Utensils(For making 1 (Also available in Germany)
Coffee/tea)
MASALAS (FOR ASIANS)
SLNO DESCRIPTION
1 Mustard/Jeera
2 Chilly 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, 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
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
Scissors
Stapler and Pins
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 4€ for 40 washes
Germany)
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 From 5€,
expensive here)
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.
