Similarities and differences between Packing List and Shopping List

 A shopping list is an item written before a shopping trip to a shop, grocer or supermarket. It helps cut down on money and time wastage 

It contains the following features;

• Title- Words Shopping List  and purpose of shopping
• Budgeted Mount- Amount intended to be spent
• Item Category- Class/group under which item falls
• Item- The particular item in each category
• Description- The type/brand or make of the item
• Quantity- Say how much/many of the items needed
• Price- Amount to be spent on each item
• Total- Total amount expected to be spent(not more than the budgeted amount)

For creativity, one can include;

• expected balance
• where shopping is to be done e.g. supermarket
• who to do shopping with

PACKING LIST

On the other hand, a packing list is a checklist of what to carry on a trip. It is done to avoid forgetting things when packing. It also ensures one is organized(not to carry what is not intended)

It depends on;

• Place to be visited
• Means of transport to be used
• Number of days to be spent
• Reason for/purpose of visit

It contains the following;

• Title-State purpose of packing and words "Packing List"
• Duration- Length of stay on the trip
• Items category- groupings under each category
• Item-Specific item for each category
• Quantity- number/volume required
• Description-Type of item to be carried e.g. colour, brand, material, etc

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