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Silence820 · Joined: 17 Aug 2009 Posts: 35

I am relocating to Mexico City in February. What are some of the things I should bring from the U.S. that I can�t get or would be more expensive in Mexico?

Professor · Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 449 Location: Mexico City

laptop
plenty of clothes. I'm about 6ft or a little taller and the pants here are too short for me. I'm not riding on Mexico for what I'm about to say but here in DF people are very short compared to me so if you're tall bring plenty of jeans.
books in English. Yes they have the American Bookstore here but it's a JOKE compared to what we have in the States.
The following isn't a joke, I'm being 100% serious.
Underwear. The underwear here are always to small for me perhaps because I have a bigger waist than the Mexicans. No I'm not fat, I weigh 160lbs.
cologne or perfume. They seem to be very expensive here in DF.
TV. If you have one, bring it.

I don't believe you said which part of Mexico but I can tell you that a lot of things in Mexico City are expensive. Hope this helps.

geaaronson · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 948 Location: Mexico City

Vitamins are expensive. their cost is about 8 USD for 30. You should be able to buy 500 tablets in the USA for less than $25 US.
Toiletries tend to be on the higher side but not by so much. Buy your shaving blades at discount stores in the USA and you will better the prices here.

Prof.Gringo · Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:19 pm Post subject:

MikeySaid · Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 509 Location: Torreon, Mexico

Jeans are a good idea. I'm 6'1" and never needed to buy jeans there but all my Mexican friends shop in McAllen or have friends bring their clothes.

Formal clothes however you can buy in Mexico. I've picked up a couple suits and slacks and since they hem them for you, never had any sort of trouble.

What someone takes with them really depends on the lifestyle they intend to live.

I'd say the best things you can bring with you are:

Camera, while I shoot film and digital, a pocket sized digital camera is what will give you the most memories since it shoots quickly, travels well, and allows you to share your adventures/daily life with friends and family.

MUSIC PLAYER and speakers - if you want to entertain, this is a must.

A good gradebook.

Cheap Unlocked GSM phone. I stress cheap.

wildchild · Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 519 Location: Puebla 2009 - 2010

bring: a smile, a keen eye and ear, and one million U.S. dollars.

Samantha · Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 2038 Location: Mexican Riviera

I'm thinking that the clothing and shoe issue might be a regional thing and the shops stock what is in most demand. Sinaloenses (people from Sinaloa, where I live) are generally tall. My husband is nearly 6 ft and wears size 12 shoes. Granted, size 12 shoes have limited selection, but so far so good, and he hasn't had to run around barefoot. Jeans are definitely not a problem for big and tall guys in this area.