Riyadh - Post Report Question and Answers
What household or grocery items do you wish you had shipped to post?
None. - Jul 2021
There are a few things I’ve shipped because the price here is high, but overall, not much. - Feb 2018
Specialty items such as cosmetics, personal hygiene brands that you want in particular, maybe American food items that could be hard to find (like horseradish, your favorite spices, perhaps a certain kind of rice, real mayonnaise that hasn't spoiled or expired). You also might be able to find the American products you like at the military base. In any case, you don't have to ship a lot of food because you'll always find it or a substitute somewhere here. - Oct 2017
We came directly from post so I did not send much (I do order from Amazon or Vitacost.com for things like whole grains and flours because it's a lot more affordable). I'd bring maple syrup, nice laundry detergent, and any other fancy-ish products you might like because stuff is not cheap here. I don't know, you can get almost everything online these days. - Jan 2017
Nothing, really. - May 2016
Things that I can't find here. But many things that I couldn't find back then are appearing more often now. - Nov 2015
Get a Kindle. Books are very expensive here. - Jan 2015
Most everything is available at Commissary. Salsa, almond butter, outdoor play equipment. Bicycles, musical instruments. Christmas/religious decor, any religious stuff that is not Muslim. - Sep 2014
Specialty items such as cosmetics, personal hygiene brands that you want in particular, maybe American food items that could be hard to find (like horseradish, your favorite spices, perhaps a certain kind of rice, real mayonnaise that hasn't spoiled or expired). You also might be able to find the American products you like at the military base. In any case, you don't have to ship a lot of food because you'll always find it or a substitute somewhere here. - Mar 2014
We were right on with our shipment. You can buy everything here but I would recommend sending your pillows, sheets in advance of being moved here. It is nice to come in and be able to have your own personal pillows and sheets the first night of arriving. - Dec 2013
Possibly some items for in-home entertainment. - Oct 2013
Foodstuffs, personal toiletries, books, music, board games, anything to help pass the time. - Mar 2013
None. - Jul 2010
Nothing I can think of. - Mar 2010
Someone else besides me. - Jan 2010
A few household goods like razors (evidently most women there bleach and/or wax?), sedate jewelry (most stores sell things that are VERY flashy), and Christmas/holiday foods - obviously those are hard to come by in Riyadh. Board games - these are popular ways to socialize and are healthier for your liver. - Dec 2009
Humidifier. - Oct 2008
Multi-system electronics (TV, DVD player). - Aug 2008
