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PHASE 7 OF 9
Before you fly
What to buy in India, what to wait for, and how not to overpack your savings away.
What to expect
- •Some things are far cheaper in India (spices, certain medicines, ethnic clothes, adapters).
- •Some things are better bought in Germany (winter gear, electronics, bedding).
- •First weeks need a cash + card buffer before your blocked account releases.
The real difficulties
- !Overpacking duplicates what you'll buy cheaply there; underpacking essentials hurts in week one.
- !Forgetting attested copies / passport photos causes day-one headaches.
Best practices
- ✓Buy in India: spices, prescription meds (+ doctor's note), power adapters, ethnic wear.
- ✓Buy in Germany: winter jacket, duvet, kitchenware, SIM, don't haul these.
- ✓Carry a forex card + some euros for the first 2–3 weeks.
What a paid agent would do here
- ₹Sells a paid 'pre-departure orientation' and pushes partner forex cards and SIMs for commission.
The truth: A simple checklist covers it. Buy forex and a SIM on their real merits, not an agent's kickback.
Reflect & journal
Take a quiet minute. There are no wrong answers, this is just for you.
- ✎What are you most anxious about leaving behind?
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