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.ب272 after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (د.ب310) 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.ب272.
  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to د.ب310.
  • 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.ب272
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at د.ب335
  • North America: Best price in United States at د.ب337
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at د.ب348
  • South America: Best price in Chile at د.ب402

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.ب348د.ب334
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria±0%
20% VAT -15%
د.ب408د.ب357
€949€830
Australia−6%
10% GST -10%
د.ب369د.ب335
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium+2%
21% VAT -15%
د.ب416د.ب365
€969€848
Brazil+66%
18% ICMS
د.ب594
R$7,999
Canada−4%
≈13% HST
د.ب302د.ب341
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Chile+13%
19% VAT
د.ب402
999,990 CLP
Czechia+1%
21% VAT -14%
د.ب408د.ب361
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Germany±0%
19% MwSt -15%
د.ب408د.ب358
€949€833
Denmark+2%
25% VAT -19%
د.ب431د.ب365
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+3%
26% VAT -18%
د.ب429د.ب368
€999€855
United Kingdom+13%
20% VAT
د.ب402
£799
Hong Kong−7%
No tax data
د.ب331
6,899 HKD
Ireland+4%
23% VAT -15%
د.ب421د.ب369
€979€859
Japan−24%
10% Sales tax -10%
د.ب299د.ب272
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−13%
10% VAT -7%
د.ب331د.ب310
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Mexico+12%
16% IVA -9%
د.ب433د.ب400
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+3%
5% SST
د.ب368
RM3,999
Norway+12%
25% VAT -19%
د.ب471د.ب400
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+4%
15% GST
د.ب372
1,699 NZD
Philippines−1%
12% VAT
د.ب353
₱57,990
Poland−2%
23% VAT -15%
د.ب397د.ب348
3,999 zł3,511 zł
Saudi Arabia−7%
15% VAT -15%
د.ب380د.ب330
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Singapore−3%
9% GST -9%
د.ب379د.ب348
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.ب331
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−6%
≈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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