Costs of Stuff

Just FYI

Refrigerator 250 l whirlpool - 16000
Gas Stove 4 burner Prestige - 4000
Sony TV 29 inch - 19500
Microwave - 4000
washing machine - 11000
Queen size cot + mattress - 22000

Shopping is not a big hassle. Do it on saturday or sunday afternoon. Thats the best time; less traffic. not a lot of people in shops so the sales guy spends more time with you. As always, do some research before going to the shop. They can rip you off if you dont know the rough costs.

Car is the biggest cost. Given the intrest rates, I decided to down pay.

AAAAARGHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Frustration is getting the better of me. I have had fights with several people already. Things just dont get done. period.

Some tips... just to lessen your frustration. Not that I didnt know these things, the reality of these things hits you hard.

NEVER expect anything to be ON TIME.
examples:
1. I got my car after 3 days delay (w/o license plates; w/o RC book; these I am yet to get)
2. Appointments are typically delayed by a day or two. Traffic is one of the reasons.
3. The parking space in the is not sufficient for my car. (I shd have guessed it) and Alternate parking spots are not assigned without at least 2 weeks delay.

Get your car ASAP. Haggling with auto guys can get on your nerves. (Besides, they dont come where you want to go, you have to go where they want to)

Before you come, try to get a house. Dont take the guest house option some companies provide. Most guest houses (service apartments) are crap. Ask to be put in a hotel instead. Remember, everything you order, you will be promised next day delivery.. understand it is usually 2-3 days.
LAST but not the least, TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC TRAFFIC!!!!! Beware.