Moving to Addis soon, advice on products to bring.

Hello Sarah.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Aurélie

Sarah-

Just saw this post, don't know how I missed it.  Did you move to Addis yet?  I am an American citizen living in Debre Zeit (about 35 mins outside of Addis). 

Jonnett

Hi Sarah,

welcome to addis..

In Addis Ababa there are some supermarkets that provide import thingy (Bambis, safeway, allmart, shoa, novis, fantu), but the problem is the thingy often disappear in the some time in unpredictable. so i give you tip: you should make a stock for daily needs.

Besides, I suggest you to bring personal needs (cloths, medicines, cooking spices typical of your country, etc).

Cheers

Welcome to Ethiopia!!

I would suggest bringing a good potato peeler (sounds weird, but am so happy a brought mine). 

Also I am a big supporter of acidophilus or any other probiotic.  If you have to eat somewhere a little dodgy (countryside or in my case relatives house) you can take before eating to reduce risk of stomach problems.  Also, if you do get an infection then its good to take them with antibiotics.

Pretty much everything else you can get here.  I would suggest bringing an unlocked phone and unlocked mobile internet dongle too though, as thy are more expensive here.

Hope you settle in okay.

Thanks,

Matt