Moving to Vietnam

There are a lot of things available here in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) but the cost can be high, the quality questionable and consistency of availability unknown.  Historically, items have been becoming more readily available.  However, listed below are the items that other expats have brought with them in their shipment:

For The Home

Sheets/pillows/cases

Mattresses and box spring – expensive here/no selection/wrong size to fit US beds/uncomfortable

Mattress topper

Area rugs/ bathroom mats

Bathroom accessories

Shower Curtains

Transformers - all sizes (typical house will need 6-8 large size and various other small sizes)

Adaptors - check plugs in house to see which ones you have

Yankee Candles and any type of table candle

Craft Items - scrapbooking, quiliting, cross stitch, etc.

Scotch Tape & Glue

Glasses, dishes for entertaining, silverware, etc.

Baking sheets, dishes

Zip Loc baggies

Cling film and aluminum foil

Specialty spices and non-perishable food items

Wireless security system

Motion detector outdoor lighting

 

For the Medicine Cabinet

Over the counter medications

Prescription medications

Toothpaste

Mouthwash

Feminine hygiene products

Face/body soap

Hair care products - If you have a favorite

 

For the Pool and Garden

Gas grill, extra burners, cover, etc

Ice chest – several

Mosquito spray

Sun screen

Sun burn spray – Dura-Blast

Skin softener – water harsh on skin

Pool floats

Plastic cups/plates for pool parties

Paper plates

Pet stairs for pool – some pools do not have stairs

Turkey fryer

 

Pet Care

Pet food

Heartworm and flea/tick preventative

Pet Shampoo

Dog bedding, leash, collar

Microchip pets before arrival

Other Items

Laundry detergent/Fabric softener

Sports clothes and equipment– tennis, jogging, hats, bathing suits, etc.

Wine Cooler/fridge

Personal undergarments

Shoes and socks - only small sizes available here

Several golf umbrellas (for rainy season)

Evening/formal Wear

Clothes in general - only very petite sizes available