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 11,128 MVR after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (12,718 MVR) and Thailand (12,780 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 11,128 MVR.
  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,718 MVR.
  • Thailand offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,780 MVR.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 11,128 MVR
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 13,702 MVR
  • North America: Best price in United States at 13,832 MVR
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at 14,255 MVR
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 16,328 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%
14,299 MVR13,720 MVR
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria−2%
20% VAT -15%
16,684 MVR14,598 MVR
€949€830
Australia−8%
10% GST -10%
15,073 MVR13,702 MVR
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium±0%
21% VAT -15%
17,036 MVR14,924 MVR
€969€848
Brazil+62%
18% ICMS
24,241 MVR
R$7,999
Canada−6%
≈13% HST
12,386 MVR13,996 MVR
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Chile+9%
19% VAT
16,328 MVR
999,990 CLP
Czechia−1%
21% VAT -14%
16,713 MVR14,779 MVR
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Denmark±0%
25% VAT -19%
17,636 MVR14,955 MVR
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+1%
26% VAT -18%
17,563 MVR15,044 MVR
€999€855
France+3%
20% TVA -12%
17,036 MVR15,332 MVR
€36€872
United Kingdom+10%
20% VAT
16,431 MVR
£799
Hong Kong−9%
No tax data
13,592 MVR
6,899 HKD
Hungary+10%
27% ÁFA -19%
19,312 MVR16,423 MVR
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+1%
23% VAT -15%
17,212 MVR15,112 MVR
€979€859
India−11%
18% GST
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
12,240 MVR11,128 MVR
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−15%
10% VAT -7%
13,582 MVR12,718 MVR
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg−1%
17% TVA -12%
16,473 MVR14,783 MVR
€936€840
Mexico+9%
16% IVA -9%
17,640 MVR16,287 MVR
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+1%
5% SST
15,092 MVR
RM3,999
Netherlands±0%
21% BTW -15%
17,036 MVR14,924 MVR
€969€848
Norway+9%
25% VAT -19%
19,255 MVR16,328 MVR
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+2%
15% GST
15,158 MVR
1,699 NZD
Philippines−3%
12% VAT
14,483 MVR
₱57,990
Poland−4%
23% VAT -15%
16,235 MVR14,255 MVR
3,999 zł3,511 zł
Portugal+2%
23% IVA -15%
17,387 MVR15,267 MVR
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−9%
15% VAT -15%
15,608 MVR13,572 MVR
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Sweden±0%
25% Moms -18%
17,412 MVR14,974 MVR
10,995 kr9,455 kr
Singapore−5%
9% GST -9%
15,530 MVR14,248 MVR
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−14%
7% VAT -7%
13,675 MVR12,780 MVR
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+67%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−9%
5% VAT -5%
14,275 MVR13,595 MVR
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−7%
≈8% Sales Tax
12,808 MVR13,832 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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