Grocery Shopping list for an Indian Household abroad!!

One of the  biggest challenges we commonly face when we move abroad to start our own household is organizing our grocery shopping list. There are few things which we need on a weekly basis and few on a monthly basis. In most countries we don't find requirements needed for an Indian household, especially for an Indian kitchen in  local supermarkets. Therefore, a pretty organised shopping list is a must as when going to the Indian store as in most cases the Indian stores are not located at every nook and corner. Another common hindrance living abroad, especially in cold countries, is a routine visit even to the local grocery store can be a big ask in winters. Believe us, running back and forth in the biting cold can sometimes make you go crazy. So it is essential to jot down things on a list so that you don't forget something and keep running to the store every now and then.

It takes a while to make a proper grocery list for a family, because we have to note what we eat, use and need frequently. But once you get a hang of it, then it's time to look for offers and price cuts etc., to save money on your grocery bills. So below we have made a master list with requirements we feel are needed for an Indian household. You can download this list and edit them to suit your needs. Grocery List When you start living abroad, there are few things which you start buying which you wouldn't have bought in India, like toilet tissues, pita bread, different varieties of pasta etc.,. See this list for shopping in your local grocery store.

Indian stores abroad make sure you don't miss your favourite Indian stuff away from home. To make a clear list before going to the Indian store look into this list and you might find it helpful.

Although household items are not a regular buy, it is still important you have them stocked them up so that you don't end up one day without your toothpaste or searching for batteries for your TV remote. Look further in this list.

Tips:

1.You can usually see in the milk section bottles with different expiry date. Try to buy milk with farthest expiry dates.

2. When in offer, if you use the product regularly,buy in bulk as it is a big save. Don’t  buy things just because it’s in offer and if you hardly use it.

3. Apps such as “mysupermarket” helps in finding offers and compares prices of items in your local supermarkets.
    Finally, we would like to conclude that the different things which you get in Indian and local grocery stores might vary from country to country. So do a round of the stores and get acquainted with what you get where and which is reasonably priced and then start buying things for your pantry. 
Happy Grocery Shopping!!!