If you are partial to specific toiletry brand names then I'd suggest stocking up before you come. You can purchase many home brands here like Gilette, Pantene, Nivea, Herbal Essences, Crest, Ponds, Olay.

Don't bother bringing any pants or long sleeved shirts. Sweaters and jackets are useless. I over packed bringing 5 pairs of jeans. I can't wear any of them; its too hot. Shorts are a must because you'll be sweating constantly and need to keep cool. If you wear big sized clothing then you will have a hard time more here so bring from home. Don't bring thick fabrics cause you'll regret it and choose your fabrics wisely or you'll have sweat trails showing thru everywhere. Undershirts and dress shirts are great. You can unbutton dress shirts as it gets hotter.


The clothing here is so cheap you'll be buying alot of it. The men's shirts they sell in stores/market looks like the stuff you find in heaps in Salvation Army stores. If you want to wear nice shirts bring them from home. Shorts look cool here so its fine to only pack a few pairs and buy more when you are hear.