This is compounded when you really need to buy a certain item, i.e. a dress shirt or new outfit for the office, or even a pair of socks or underwear. You'll manage of course, but you may not be happy with the fit or feel of the item. If you're particular about your clothes, like I am, this may drive you crazy. On the other hand, polyester is durable, especially when subjected to The Washing Machine.
Washers here are particularly harsh on clothes.
I've noticed a lot of wear and tear on my favorite cotton items, even some holes. And dryers are rare, so all cotton stuff is a pain to iron. Sizes over men's 27 cm and women's 24.5 cm are hard to find. You'll want shoes you can wear year-round, in the rain and snow. You will find, as I did, that you spend a lot of time taking them off and putting them on at various front doors.