iPhone 17

256GB

Storage

Where to Buy iPhone 17 256GB for the Best Price

Looking for the best deal on the iPhone 17 256GB? Our international price comparison shows that Japan currently offers the lowest price at 12,734 L after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (14,303 L) and Thailand (14,569 L).

Tax Refund Opportunities

Several countries near you offer tax refunds for tourists purchasing iPhone 17 (if you're not part of countries with a tax treaty):

  • Poland offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 16,248 L.
  • Austria offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 16,645 L.
  • Czechia offers up to 14% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 16,824 L.

Price Comparison Across Regions

Regional price differences for the iPhone 17 256GB are notable:

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 12,734 L
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 15,558 L
  • North America: Best price in United States at 15,693 L
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at 16,248 L
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 18,957 L

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Vietnam, Spain, Luxembourg, Brazil yet due to technical limitations.

When considering international purchases, remember to factor in warranty coverage, potential import duties, and regional hardware differences. Prices were last updated on July 14, 2026 and are subject to change based on exchange rates and local pricing adjustments.

The verdict

n/a

No local price for Moldova yet

The best available global price is from Japan. Bars below compare countries against the median instead.

iPhone 17256GB

vs Moldova

UAE−7%
5% VAT -4%
16,223 L15,566 L
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria−1%
20% VAT -15%
19,023 L16,645 L
€949€830
Australia−8%
10% GST -10%
17,114 L15,558 L
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Canada−5%
≈13% HST
14,098 L15,930 L
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Chile+13%
19% VAT
18,957 L
999,990 CLP
Czechia±0%
21% VAT -14%
19,025 L16,824 L
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Denmark+1%
25% VAT -19%
20,108 L17,051 L
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+2%
26% VAT -18%
20,025 L17,153 L
€999€855
France+4%
20% TVA -12%
United Kingdom+12%
20% VAT
18,849 L
£799
Hong Kong−8%
No tax data
15,423 L
6,899 HKD
Hungary+12%
27% ÁFA -19%
22,104 L18,797 L
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+2%
23% VAT -15%
19,624 L17,231 L
€979€859
India−10%
18% GST
Japan−24%
10% Sales tax -10%
14,008 L12,734 L
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−15%
10% VAT -7%
15,275 L14,303 L
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Mexico+10%
16% IVA -9%
20,092 L18,550 L
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+2%
5% SST
17,177 L
RM3,999
Netherlands+1%
21% BTW -15%
19,424 L17,016 L
€969€848
Norway+9%
25% VAT -19%
21,694 L18,396 L
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+3%
15% GST
17,375 L
1,699 NZD
Philippines−2%
12% VAT
16,511 L
₱57,990
Poland−3%
23% VAT -15%
18,505 L16,248 L
3,999 zł3,511 zł
Portugal+3%
23% IVA -15%
19,825 L17,407 L
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
17,774 L15,456 L
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Sweden+2%
25% Moms -18%
19,936 L17,145 L
10,995 kr9,455 kr
Singapore−4%
9% GST -9%
17,640 L16,183 L
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−13%
7% VAT -7%
15,589 L14,569 L
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+69%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−8%
5% VAT -5%
16,210 L15,438 L
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−7%
≈8% Sales Tax
14,531 L15,693 L
829 USD895 USD

DISCLAIMER: All information presented are merely as guidance, based on publicly available information, latest currency rates, and Apple website metadatas. Check before deciding to buy from oversea, most models vary by country or region, depending on regulations, power consumption, or local needs. While every effort is made to ensure that the refund rates are displaying realistic amounts, it is still provided only as a general calculation. More info on refund rates on GlobalBlue and upon.io. Currency rates from Open Exchange Rates. Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple TV and all product names are trademarks of Apple Inc.

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