I will advise you to visit the following website for comparind prices:

http://www.futureshop.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK
http://www.canadiantire.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK
http://www.walmart.com" rel="nofollow">LINK (US funds)

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Jyoti and Anjana

I prepared one list of items you can bring from the Middle East/India. Besides electronics items I have included some other stuff too as I know those things are expensive in Canada . I will let you know if something else to be included in this list. Please feel free to ask if you have any question.

Following electronics items can be brought from the Middle East:

-Home Theater System/ Music System
-Multi System Television ( Only if you want to watch PAL/MESECAM Tapes) Single System (NTSC) TVs are cheaper here.
-Multi System VCR/ DVD Player( Only if you want to watch PAL/MESECAM Tapes/DVDs)
-Multi Purpose Kitchen Machine ( Dual Volt would be better)
-As I mentioned previously if you want high end Microwave Oven get one from the Middle East ( Make sure it must have dual frequency option 50/60hz) To use this oven you will have to create one 220V electrical outlet in your kitchen, which should be a big deal.

-DO NOT bring Camcorder and Digital Camera as these items are cheaper here. Computer would also be cheaper here

-DO NOT bring washing machine, Dryer, Cooking range, Fridge or any other heavy appliances

Non Electronics Items, these small things would very helpful in Canada:

-Carpets
-Rolling Board and Rolling Spindle to make chapaties
-Non Stick Tava to bake Chapaties
-Non Stick Cook ware
-Heavy and medium Blankets (Double Size)
-Bed Sheet Sets, bed covers
-Crockery sets ( In Canada only set 4 persons are available, quality crockery is expensive too)
-Pressure Cooker
-Grinder for Idlee and Dosa ( If you like Idlee and Dosa)
-Enough dresses for whole family to last long
-Common medicines to last at least 3 months ( for cold, fever and some common Antibiotics) Because you will get your health card after 3 months from arrival date. Although medicines are not include in Government Health Coverage but to get antibiotics you need a prescription from the doctor. If you don't have health card you will have to pay doctor's fees. And once you get prescription Pharmacist would charge you around $10.00 $12.00 + Cost of Medicine to dispense that medication.
-Perfumes ( if you use them)
-Cutlery
-Thermos (Bigger one for Picnic, etc.)

DO NOT bring any Indian groceries such as lintels, rice, tea, etc. All Indian groceries are available here at reasonable rates. DO NOT bring heavy winter clothing and pullovers, these items available in India or Middle East won't be good for Canadian winter. Bringing light jackets would be a good idea for Spring and Fall season. I don't know if anyone is using glasses in your family and also don't know how much does it cost in Dubai but here one pair of reasonable quality glasses are available for around C$ 200 a pair. So just see by yourself where it would be cheaper for you to buy glasses. If you are bringing any electrical appliances make sure those can be operated at 110V/dual voltage and bring some adapters to connect those with American style electrical outlets (Flat prongs for neutral and live and round prong for ground).

Thanks and regards.
Biomed

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Hi Chandresh,
What happened to your trip to Delhi?
Did you receive my online message on yahoo?
My husband is in delhi at the moment and interested in meeting you in person. he will be leaving delhi on saturday, 14th Feb. 2004.

Hi!
Thanks for your reply.
I have National Convection just 1 year old. As biomed said it is 220 V. Can I use it in Canada? What all I have to buy to use it in Canada?(like flat plug)

Biomed, What do you mean by Kitchen Machine?

How much Home Theatre will cost us if we will buy it in canada? (like sony, JVC etc.)

Hi Biomed,

Thanks a lot for your reply. I really appreciate your valuable feedback and we'll definitely keep this in mind before coming over to Canada.

Will keep in touch for further details & any kind of help.

Thanks again.

Regards

Jyoti

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Anjana it is very hard to give idea of cost of Home Theatre System as the price varies. Lots of factors are there, what all options you want to have, where is is been manufactured ( As I said earlier here 99.9% stuf is made in China/Taiwan/Thailand), etc.

For Oven you won't have to buy anything extra, just make sure that you know how to change the frequency, if you don't know take the oven to the service center and they will do it for you.

Thanks and regards.
Biomed

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Anjana forgot to mention about kitchen Machine.. actually I was talking about Food Processor Machine with all the attachments.

Thanks and regards.
Biomed

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