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 د.ب271 after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (د.ب309) and Thailand (د.ب311).

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 د.ب271.
  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to د.ب309.
  • Thailand offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to د.ب311.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at د.ب271
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at د.ب334
  • North America: Best price in United States at د.ب337
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at د.ب347
  • South America: Best price in Chile at د.ب400

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, India, Switzerland, Portugal, France, Hungary, Spain, Luxembourg, Sweden, Netherlands 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 14, 2026 and are subject to change based on exchange rates and local pricing adjustments.

The verdict

n/a

No local price for Bahrain yet

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

iPhone 17256GB

vs Bahrain

UAE−6%
5% VAT -4%
د.ب349د.ب335
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria±0%
20% VAT -15%
د.ب407د.ب356
€949€830
Australia−6%
10% GST -10%
د.ب368د.ب334
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium+2%
21% VAT -15%
د.ب415د.ب364
€969€848
Brazil+66%
18% ICMS
د.ب591
R$7,999
Canada−4%
≈13% HST
د.ب302د.ب342
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Chile+12%
19% VAT
د.ب400
999,990 CLP
Czechia+1%
21% VAT -14%
د.ب407د.ب360
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Germany±0%
19% MwSt -15%
د.ب407د.ب357
€949€833
Denmark+2%
25% VAT -19%
د.ب430د.ب365
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+3%
26% VAT -18%
د.ب428د.ب367
€999€855
United Kingdom+13%
20% VAT
د.ب401
£799
Hong Kong−7%
No tax data
د.ب332
6,899 HKD
Ireland+4%
23% VAT -15%
د.ب420د.ب368
€979€859
Japan−24%
10% Sales tax -10%
د.ب298د.ب271
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−13%
10% VAT -7%
د.ب330د.ب309
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Mexico+12%
16% IVA -9%
د.ب430د.ب397
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+4%
5% SST
د.ب369
RM3,999
Norway+12%
25% VAT -19%
د.ب470د.ب399
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+4%
15% GST
د.ب370
1,699 NZD
Philippines−1%
12% VAT
د.ب353
₱57,990
Poland−2%
23% VAT -15%
د.ب396د.ب347
3,999 zł3,511 zł
Saudi Arabia−7%
15% VAT -15%
د.ب382د.ب332
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Singapore−2%
9% GST -9%
د.ب379د.ب347
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−13%
7% VAT -7%
د.ب333د.ب311
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+71%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−7%
5% VAT -5%
د.ب348د.ب332
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−5%
≈8% Sales Tax
د.ب312د.ب337
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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