What are the items that I should bring with me because they’re not available (or are too expensive) where I am going?
Most items are available in Fribourg and priced as they would be in most countries.
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Will anyone have particular trouble finding clothes that fit?
There are not as many stores available for people needing extra-large sizes as, for example, in the USA.
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What grocery stores do expats in your city shop at?
The biggest shopping mall is Avry-center in Avry (5 minute drive from Fribourg).
In the city, Migros, Coop, Globus and Manor are the most popular grocery stores. Manor, Globus and Coop sell brand-name products, while Migros sells its own brand of products.
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Where can other household items (such as cleaning materials and home furnishings) be found?
Conforama in Granges-Paccot (Fribourg), IKEA in Lyssach (near Bern), Pfister Meubles in Avry-centres (Fribourg).
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What are factors that might affect my shopping habits in this country/city?
The opening times of the shops and shopping centers are different than in some countries. Within the city, the shops close at 7 p.m. every night, 4 p.m. on Saturday and are closed on Sundays. Late opening is on Thursdays until 9 p.m. The shops around Fribourg (malls) have the same hours but are open late on Friday nights until 9 p.m. Please note that the shopping store in the train station (Aperto) is open every day of the year until 10 p.m., but prices are higher than in normal shops. 
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