iPhone 16

16 Plus 256GB

Form Factor

Storage

Where to Buy iPhone 16 16 Plus 256GB for the Best Price

Looking for the best deal on the iPhone 16 16 Plus 256GB? Our international price comparison shows that Japan currently offers the lowest price at 12,528 MVR after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (14,011 MVR) and Thailand (14,561 MVR).

Tax Refund Opportunities

Several countries near you offer tax refunds for tourists purchasing iPhone 16 (if you're not part of countries with a tax treaty):

  • Japan offers up to 10% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,528 MVR.
  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 14,011 MVR.
  • Thailand offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 14,561 MVR.

Price Comparison Across Regions

Regional price differences for the iPhone 16 16 Plus 256GB are notable:

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 12,528 MVR
  • North America: Best price in United States at 15,511 MVR
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 15,656 MVR
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at 16,073 MVR
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 19,408 MVR

Take note that we don't have prices for Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Türkiye, India, France, Italy 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 17, 2026 and are subject to change based on exchange rates and local pricing adjustments.

The verdict

n/a

No local price for Maldives yet

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

iPhone 1616 Plus 256GB

vs Maldives

UAE−8%
5% VAT -4%
15,992 MVR15,345 MVR
3,799 د.إ3,645 د.إ
Austria±0%
20% VAT -15%
19,060 MVR16,678 MVR
€1,079€944
Australia−6%
10% GST -10%
17,221 MVR15,656 MVR
1,599 AUD1,453 AUD
Belgium+2%
21% VAT -15%
19,413 MVR17,007 MVR
€1,099€962
Brazil+68%
18% ICMS
28,039 MVR
R$9,299
Canada−3%
≈13% HST
14,325 MVR16,187 MVR
1,299 CAD1,467 CAD
Switzerland−2%
8% VAT -5%
17,191 MVR16,396 MVR
CHF 899CHF 857
Chile+16%
19% VAT
19,408 MVR
1,159,990 CLP
Czechia±0%
21% VAT -14%
18,979 MVR16,783 MVR
25,990 Kč22,982 Kč
Germany±0%
19% MwSt -15%
19,060 MVR16,737 MVR
€1,079€947
Denmark+2%
25% VAT -19%
20,082 MVR17,030 MVR
8,499 kr.7,207 kr.
Finland+2%
26% VAT -18%
19,943 MVR17,083 MVR
€1,129€967
United Kingdom+12%
20% VAT
18,684 MVR
£899
Hong Kong−9%
No tax data
15,181 MVR
7,699 HKD
Hungary+11%
27% ÁFA -19%
21,919 MVR18,640 MVR
449,990 Ft382,669 Ft
Ireland+3%
23% VAT -15%
19,590 MVR17,201 MVR
€1,109€973
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
13,781 MVR12,528 MVR
¥144,800¥131,636
South Korea−16%
10% VAT -7%
14,963 MVR14,011 MVR
₩1,440,000₩1,348,364
Mexico+10%
16% IVA -9%
19,862 MVR18,338 MVR
22,499 MXN20,772 MXN
Malaysia+1%
5% SST
16,981 MVR
RM4,499
Norway+7%
25% VAT -19%
21,100 MVR17,892 MVR
13,390 kr11,354 kr
New Zealand+2%
15% GST
17,107 MVR
1,899 NZD
Philippines−3%
12% VAT
16,291 MVR
₱64,990
Poland−4%
23% VAT -15%
18,305 MVR16,073 MVR
4,499 zł3,950 zł
Portugal+4%
23% IVA -15%
19,767 MVR17,356 MVR
€1,119€982
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
17,689 MVR15,382 MVR
ر.س4,299ر.س3,738
Sweden+3%
25% Moms -18%
20,011 MVR17,209 MVR
12,495 kr10,745 kr
Singapore−8%
9% GST -9%
16,751 MVR15,368 MVR
1,399 SGD1,283 SGD
Thailand−13%
7% VAT -7%
15,580 MVR14,561 MVR
฿33,900฿31,682
Taiwan−9%
5% VAT -5%
15,930 MVR15,172 MVR
33,400 TWD31,809 TWD
United States−7%
≈8% Sales Tax
14,362 MVR15,511 MVR
929 USD1,003 USD
Vietnam−5%
8% VAT -7%
17,049 MVR15,976 MVR
28,999,000 ₫27,173,137 ₫

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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