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 11,213 MVR after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (12,649 MVR) and Thailand (12,845 MVR).

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):

  • Japan offers up to 10% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 11,213 MVR.
  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,649 MVR.
  • Thailand offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,845 MVR.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 11,213 MVR
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 13,807 MVR
  • North America: Best price in United States at 13,841 MVR
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at 14,329 MVR
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 16,547 MVR

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Vietnam, Spain 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 17256GB

vs Maldives

UAE−8%
5% VAT -4%
14,308 MVR13,729 MVR
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria−2%
20% VAT -15%
16,756 MVR14,661 MVR
€949€830
Australia−8%
10% GST -10%
15,187 MVR13,807 MVR
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium±0%
21% VAT -15%
17,109 MVR14,988 MVR
€969€848
Brazil+62%
18% ICMS
24,293 MVR
R$7,999
Canada−6%
≈13% HST
12,408 MVR14,021 MVR
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Chile+10%
19% VAT
16,547 MVR
999,990 CLP
Czechia−1%
21% VAT -14%
16,785 MVR14,843 MVR
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Denmark±0%
25% VAT -19%
17,712 MVR15,020 MVR
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+1%
26% VAT -18%
17,639 MVR15,109 MVR
€999€855
France+3%
20% TVA -12%
17,109 MVR15,398 MVR
€36€872
United Kingdom+11%
20% VAT
16,588 MVR
£799
Hong Kong−9%
No tax data
13,601 MVR
6,899 HKD
Hungary+11%
27% ÁFA -19%
19,607 MVR16,674 MVR
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+1%
23% VAT -15%
17,285 MVR15,177 MVR
€979€859
India−11%
18% GST
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
12,334 MVR11,213 MVR
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−16%
10% VAT -7%
13,508 MVR12,649 MVR
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg−1%
17% TVA -12%
16,543 MVR14,847 MVR
€936€840
Mexico+10%
16% IVA -9%
17,780 MVR16,416 MVR
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+1%
5% SST
15,115 MVR
RM3,999
Netherlands±0%
21% BTW -15%
17,109 MVR14,988 MVR
€969€848
Norway+9%
25% VAT -19%
19,226 MVR16,304 MVR
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+3%
15% GST
15,389 MVR
1,699 NZD
Philippines−3%
12% VAT
14,508 MVR
₱57,990
Poland−4%
23% VAT -15%
16,320 MVR14,329 MVR
3,999 zł3,511 zł
Portugal+2%
23% IVA -15%
17,462 MVR15,333 MVR
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−9%
15% VAT -15%
15,639 MVR13,599 MVR
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Sweden+1%
25% Moms -18%
17,576 MVR15,116 MVR
10,995 kr9,455 kr
Singapore−5%
9% GST -9%
15,569 MVR14,283 MVR
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−14%
7% VAT -7%
13,744 MVR12,845 MVR
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+67%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−9%
5% VAT -5%
14,303 MVR13,622 MVR
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−8%
≈8% Sales Tax
12,816 MVR13,841 MVR
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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