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 3,320 Lei after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (3,755 Lei) and Thailand (3,795 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):

  • Switzerland offers up to 5% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,294 Lei.
  • Austria offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,348 Lei.
  • Germany offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,363 Lei.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 3,320 Lei
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 4,080 Lei
  • North America: Best price in United States at 4,109 Lei
  • Europe: Best price in Switzerland at 4,294 Lei
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 4,901 Lei

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 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%
4,248 Lei4,076 Lei
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria±0%
20% VAT -15%
4,969 Lei4,348 Lei
€949€830
Australia−7%
10% GST -10%
4,488 Lei4,080 Lei
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Canada−5%
≈13% HST
3,678 Lei4,156 Lei
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Switzerland−2%
8% VAT -5%
4,502 Lei4,294 Lei
CHF 799CHF 762
Chile+12%
19% VAT
4,901 Lei
999,990 CLP
Czechia+1%
21% VAT -14%
4,981 Lei4,404 Lei
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Germany±0%
19% MwSt -15%
4,969 Lei4,363 Lei
€949€833
Finland+3%
26% VAT -18%
5,231 Lei4,481 Lei
€999€855
United Kingdom+12%
20% VAT
4,903 Lei
£799
Hong Kong−7%
No tax data
4,038 Lei
6,899 HKD
Hungary+12%
27% ÁFA -19%
5,759 Lei4,897 Lei
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+3%
23% VAT -15%
5,126 Lei4,501 Lei
€979€859
Japan−24%
10% Sales tax -10%
3,652 Lei3,320 Lei
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−14%
10% VAT -7%
4,010 Lei3,755 Lei
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg+1%
17% TVA -12%
4,906 Lei4,403 Lei
€936€840
Mexico+12%
16% IVA -9%
5,272 Lei4,868 Lei
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+3%
5% SST
4,491 Lei
RM3,999
Netherlands+2%
21% BTW -15%
5,074 Lei4,445 Lei
€969€848
Norway+11%
25% VAT -19%
5,734 Lei4,862 Lei
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+4%
15% GST
4,532 Lei
1,699 NZD
Philippines−1%
12% VAT
4,308 Lei
₱57,990
Portugal+4%
23% IVA -15%
5,178 Lei4,547 Lei
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
4,634 Lei4,030 Lei
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Singapore−3%
9% GST -9%
4,617 Lei4,236 Lei
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−13%
7% VAT -7%
4,060 Lei3,795 Lei
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+70%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−8%
5% VAT -5%
4,236 Lei4,034 Lei
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−6%
≈8% Sales Tax
3,805 Lei4,109 Lei
829 USD895 USD
Vietnam−6%
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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