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 3,303 Lei after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (3,796 Lei) and Thailand (3,801 Lei).

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):

  • Poland offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,242 Lei.
  • Austria offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,333 Lei.
  • Germany offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,349 Lei.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 3,303 Lei
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 4,072 Lei
  • North America: Best price in United States at 4,107 Lei
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at 4,242 Lei
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 4,839 Lei

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Brazil 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 25, 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 17256GB

vs Romania

UAE−7%
5% VAT -4%
4,245 Lei4,073 Lei
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria−1%
20% VAT -15%
4,952 Lei4,333 Lei
€949€830
Australia−7%
10% GST -10%
4,479 Lei4,072 Lei
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium+1%
21% VAT -15%
5,056 Lei4,430 Lei
€969€848
Canada−5%
≈13% HST
3,672 Lei4,149 Lei
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Chile+10%
19% VAT
4,839 Lei
999,990 CLP
Czechia±0%
21% VAT -14%
4,966 Lei4,391 Lei
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Germany−1%
19% MwSt -15%
4,952 Lei4,349 Lei
€949€833
Denmark+1%
25% VAT -19%
5,232 Lei4,437 Lei
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+2%
26% VAT -18%
5,213 Lei4,465 Lei
€999€855
France+4%
20% TVA -12%
United Kingdom+11%
20% VAT
4,881 Lei
£799
Hong Kong−8%
No tax data
4,035 Lei
6,899 HKD
Hungary+12%
27% ÁFA -19%
5,787 Lei4,921 Lei
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+2%
23% VAT -15%
5,109 Lei4,485 Lei
€979€859
India−10%
18% GST
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
3,633 Lei3,303 Lei
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−13%
10% VAT -7%
4,054 Lei3,796 Lei
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg±0%
17% TVA -12%
4,889 Lei4,388 Lei
€936€840
Mexico+10%
16% IVA -9%
5,247 Lei4,844 Lei
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+2%
5% SST
4,484 Lei
RM3,999
Netherlands+1%
21% BTW -15%
5,056 Lei4,430 Lei
€969€848
Norway+11%
25% VAT -19%
5,743 Lei4,870 Lei
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+3%
15% GST
4,511 Lei
1,699 NZD
Philippines−2%
12% VAT
4,312 Lei
₱57,990
Poland−3%
23% VAT -15%
4,831 Lei4,242 Lei
3,999 zł3,511 zł
Portugal+3%
23% IVA -15%
5,161 Lei4,531 Lei
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
4,640 Lei4,035 Lei
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Sweden+2%
25% Moms -18%
5,189 Lei4,463 Lei
10,995 kr9,455 kr
Singapore−3%
9% GST -9%
4,616 Lei4,235 Lei
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−13%
7% VAT -7%
4,067 Lei3,801 Lei
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+69%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−8%
5% VAT -5%
4,238 Lei4,036 Lei
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−6%
≈8% Sales Tax
3,802 Lei4,107 Lei
829 USD895 USD
Vietnam−7%
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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