Santiago - Post Report Question and Answers
What household or grocery items do you wish you had shipped to post?
Not much. We are really quite happy with what is here. - Dec 2020
None, since that takes away all the fun. Go local. - Jun 2019
Lots and lots of beverages and items that are considered a specialty like chocolate chips and tortillas. - Feb 2016
More clothes. Clothes are expensive here and the quality is not great. Also the styles are distinctly Chilean. - Nov 2014
Specialized spices--the Chilean fear of strong flavors ensures that only mild spices are available. - Oct 2014
Customs is very strict so you cannot bring fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, etc. - Sep 2011
None. - Jul 2010
Drugstore supplies such as Neosporin, decongestants, herbal medications. - Jul 2009
Nothing food-related, since it would only be confiscated upon arrival. - Apr 2009
Unless you're really adamant about having certain things, you can find most of what you need to survive here-even refrigerated Soy Milk. Maybe extra printer cartridges would be good to bring. We shouldn't have shipped so many medical supplies down b/c getting what you need at the pharmacies here is easier and cheaper than we thought. - Sep 2008
Bring anything you can, because it'll almost always be more expensive here. - Jul 2008
