Phnom Penh - Post Report Question and Answers

What household or grocery items do you wish you had shipped to post?

Certain medications like dye-free children's motrin, good hairspray, specific cosmetic brands you love (makeup, face cream), deodorant. - Jul 2021


Organic, sulfate, paraben, and aluminum-free toiletries. - Nov 2020


Honestly you can get almost anything here, but it can get a little expensive. If you cook with SE Asian ingredients you can cut back on grocery bills. - May 2017


I really did not miss much except specific microbrews and a few specialty items or perhaps some pet supplies. - Oct 2016


More nuts, chocolate, and my favorite detergent/soaps. Anything imported is expensive and you don't know what the importers will want to buy. - May 2015


Stock up on summer clothes, tank tops, sandals, flip flops. It's hot! Most Western style clothing is either too small (in the open markets) or too expensive (in the chic boutiques). But there are plenty of tailors who can make clothing to fit. - Feb 2015


More consumables like shampoo for which I don't want to switch brands. - Aug 2013


Laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, baby food, diapers. - Aug 2011


More consumables, a car, and my own furniture. - Oct 2010


Bicycle and bicycle parts if you need them. - Feb 2008


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