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 12,544 MVR after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (13,991 MVR) and Thailand (14,581 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 12,544 MVR.
  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 13,991 MVR.
  • Thailand offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 14,581 MVR.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 12,544 MVR
  • North America: Best price in United States at 15,501 MVR
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 15,716 MVR
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at 16,153 MVR
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 19,367 MVR

Take note that we don't have prices for Luxembourg, Netherlands, Czechia, 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 14, 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%
15,982 MVR15,335 MVR
3,799 د.إ3,645 د.إ
Austria±0%
20% VAT -15%
19,063 MVR16,680 MVR
€1,079€944
Australia−6%
10% GST -10%
17,288 MVR15,716 MVR
1,599 AUD1,453 AUD
Belgium+2%
21% VAT -15%
19,416 MVR17,009 MVR
€1,099€962
Brazil+69%
18% ICMS
28,201 MVR
R$9,299
Canada−3%
≈13% HST
14,286 MVR16,143 MVR
1,299 CAD1,467 CAD
Switzerland−2%
8% VAT -5%
17,217 MVR16,421 MVR
CHF 899CHF 857
Chile+16%
19% VAT
19,367 MVR
1,159,990 CLP
Germany±0%
19% MwSt -15%
19,063 MVR16,740 MVR
€1,079€947
Denmark+2%
25% VAT -19%
20,087 MVR17,034 MVR
8,499 kr.7,207 kr.
Finland+2%
26% VAT -18%
19,946 MVR17,085 MVR
€1,129€967
United Kingdom+12%
20% VAT
18,745 MVR
£899
Hong Kong−9%
No tax data
15,174 MVR
7,699 HKD
Hungary+13%
27% ÁFA -19%
22,181 MVR18,862 MVR
449,990 Ft382,669 Ft
Ireland+3%
23% VAT -15%
19,593 MVR17,204 MVR
€1,109€973
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
13,798 MVR12,544 MVR
¥144,800¥131,636
South Korea−16%
10% VAT -7%
14,942 MVR13,991 MVR
₩1,440,000₩1,348,364
Mexico+11%
16% IVA -9%
19,987 MVR18,453 MVR
22,499 MXN20,772 MXN
Malaysia+2%
5% SST
17,044 MVR
RM4,499
Norway+9%
25% VAT -19%
21,377 MVR18,128 MVR
13,390 kr11,354 kr
New Zealand+3%
15% GST
17,128 MVR
1,899 NZD
Philippines−2%
12% VAT
16,290 MVR
₱64,990
Poland−3%
23% VAT -15%
18,397 MVR16,153 MVR
4,499 zł3,950 zł
Portugal+4%
23% IVA -15%
19,769 MVR17,359 MVR
€1,119€982
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
17,683 MVR15,377 MVR
ر.س4,299ر.س3,738
Sweden+3%
25% Moms -18%
20,036 MVR17,231 MVR
12,495 kr10,745 kr
Singapore−8%
9% GST -9%
16,758 MVR15,374 MVR
1,399 SGD1,283 SGD
Thailand−13%
7% VAT -7%
15,602 MVR14,581 MVR
฿33,900฿31,682
Taiwan−8%
5% VAT -5%
16,031 MVR15,268 MVR
33,400 TWD31,809 TWD
United States−7%
≈8% Sales Tax
14,353 MVR15,501 MVR
929 USD1,003 USD
Vietnam−4%
8% VAT -7%
17,064 MVR15,989 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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