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 11,188 MVR after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (12,685 MVR) and Thailand (12,791 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 11,188 MVR.
  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,685 MVR.
  • Thailand offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,791 MVR.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 11,188 MVR
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 13,752 MVR
  • North America: Best price in United States at 13,841 MVR
  • Europe: Best price in Switzerland at 14,474 MVR
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 16,509 MVR

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, India, Belgium, Denmark, France, Spain, Sweden, Brazil, Poland 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−7%
5% VAT -4%
14,308 MVR13,729 MVR
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria±0%
20% VAT -15%
16,750 MVR14,657 MVR
€949€830
Australia−7%
10% GST -10%
15,127 MVR13,752 MVR
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Canada−5%
≈13% HST
12,396 MVR14,008 MVR
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Switzerland−2%
8% VAT -5%
15,176 MVR14,474 MVR
CHF 799CHF 762
Chile+12%
19% VAT
16,509 MVR
999,990 CLP
Czechia+1%
21% VAT -14%
16,790 MVR14,847 MVR
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Germany±0%
19% MwSt -15%
16,750 MVR14,709 MVR
€949€833
Finland+3%
26% VAT -18%
17,633 MVR15,104 MVR
€999€855
United Kingdom+12%
20% VAT
16,529 MVR
£799
Hong Kong−8%
No tax data
13,604 MVR
6,899 HKD
Hungary+12%
27% ÁFA -19%
19,397 MVR16,495 MVR
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+3%
23% VAT -15%
17,280 MVR15,172 MVR
€979€859
Japan−24%
10% Sales tax -10%
12,306 MVR11,188 MVR
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−14%
10% VAT -7%
13,547 MVR12,685 MVR
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg+1%
17% TVA -12%
16,538 MVR14,842 MVR
€936€840
Mexico+12%
16% IVA -9%
17,777 MVR16,413 MVR
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+3%
5% SST
15,124 MVR
RM3,999
Netherlands+2%
21% BTW -15%
17,104 MVR14,983 MVR
€969€848
Norway+12%
25% VAT -19%
19,342 MVR16,402 MVR
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+4%
15% GST
15,280 MVR
1,699 NZD
Philippines−1%
12% VAT
14,508 MVR
₱57,990
Portugal+4%
23% IVA -15%
17,456 MVR15,328 MVR
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
15,609 MVR13,573 MVR
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Singapore−3%
9% GST -9%
15,561 MVR14,277 MVR
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−13%
7% VAT -7%
13,686 MVR12,791 MVR
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+70%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−8%
5% VAT -5%
14,282 MVR13,602 MVR
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−6%
≈8% Sales Tax
12,816 MVR13,841 MVR
829 USD895 USD
Vietnam−6%
8% VAT -7%
14,686 MVR13,761 MVR
24,999,000 ₫23,424,989 ₫

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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