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 3,705 Lei after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (4,144 Lei) and Thailand (4,312 Lei).

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):

  • Poland offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,765 Lei.
  • Switzerland offers up to 5% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,852 Lei.
  • Austria offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,937 Lei.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 3,705 Lei
  • North America: Best price in United States at 4,588 Lei
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 4,639 Lei
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at 4,765 Lei
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 5,694 Lei

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 Romania yet

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

iPhone 1616 Plus 256GB

vs Romania

UAE−8%
5% VAT -4%
4,730 Lei4,539 Lei
3,799 د.إ3,645 د.إ
Austria±0%
20% VAT -15%
5,643 Lei4,937 Lei
€1,079€944
Australia−6%
10% GST -10%
5,103 Lei4,639 Lei
1,599 AUD1,453 AUD
Belgium+2%
21% VAT -15%
5,747 Lei5,035 Lei
€1,099€962
Brazil+67%
18% ICMS
8,293 Lei
R$9,299
Canada−3%
≈13% HST
4,234 Lei4,785 Lei
1,299 CAD1,467 CAD
Switzerland−2%
8% VAT -5%
5,088 Lei4,852 Lei
CHF 899CHF 857
Chile+15%
19% VAT
5,694 Lei
1,159,990 CLP
Czechia±0%
21% VAT -14%
5,614 Lei4,964 Lei
25,990 Kč22,982 Kč
Germany±0%
19% MwSt -15%
5,643 Lei4,955 Lei
€1,079€947
Denmark+2%
25% VAT -19%
5,946 Lei5,042 Lei
8,499 kr.7,207 kr.
Finland+2%
26% VAT -18%
5,904 Lei5,057 Lei
€1,129€967
United Kingdom+12%
20% VAT
5,529 Lei
£899
Hong Kong−9%
No tax data
4,490 Lei
7,699 HKD
Hungary+11%
27% ÁFA -19%
6,486 Lei5,516 Lei
449,990 Ft382,669 Ft
Ireland+3%
23% VAT -15%
5,800 Lei5,092 Lei
€1,109€973
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
4,076 Lei3,705 Lei
¥144,800¥131,636
South Korea−16%
10% VAT -7%
4,426 Lei4,144 Lei
₩1,440,000₩1,348,364
Mexico+9%
16% IVA -9%
5,865 Lei5,415 Lei
22,499 MXN20,772 MXN
Malaysia+1%
5% SST
5,023 Lei
RM4,499
Norway+9%
25% VAT -19%
6,347 Lei5,382 Lei
13,390 kr11,354 kr
New Zealand+2%
15% GST
5,075 Lei
1,899 NZD
Philippines−3%
12% VAT
4,820 Lei
₱64,990
Poland−4%
23% VAT -15%
5,427 Lei4,765 Lei
4,499 zł3,950 zł
Portugal+4%
23% IVA -15%
5,852 Lei5,138 Lei
€1,119€982
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
5,232 Lei4,550 Lei
ر.س4,299ر.س3,738
Sweden+3%
25% Moms -18%
5,923 Lei5,093 Lei
12,495 kr10,745 kr
Singapore−8%
9% GST -9%
4,953 Lei4,544 Lei
1,399 SGD1,283 SGD
Thailand−13%
7% VAT -7%
4,614 Lei4,312 Lei
฿33,900฿31,682
Taiwan−9%
5% VAT -5%
4,712 Lei4,487 Lei
33,400 TWD31,809 TWD
United States−7%
≈8% Sales Tax
4,248 Lei4,588 Lei
929 USD1,003 USD
Vietnam−5%
8% VAT -7%

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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