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 12,638 L after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (14,292 L) and Thailand (14,444 L).

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):

  • Austria offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 16,549 L.
  • Germany offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 16,609 L.
  • Luxembourg offers up to 12% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 16,758 L.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 12,638 L
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 15,528 L
  • North America: Best price in United States at 15,641 L
  • Europe: Best price in Austria at 16,549 L
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 18,655 L

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, India, Switzerland, Portugal, France, Spain, Sweden, 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 19, 2026 and are subject to change based on exchange rates and local pricing adjustments.

The verdict

n/a

No local price for Moldova yet

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

iPhone 17256GB

vs Moldova

UAE−7%
5% VAT -4%
16,169 L15,514 L
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria−1%
20% VAT -15%
18,913 L16,549 L
€949€830
Australia−7%
10% GST -10%
17,081 L15,528 L
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium+1%
21% VAT -15%
19,312 L16,918 L
€969€848
Brazil+64%
18% ICMS
27,564 L
R$7,999
Canada−6%
≈13% HST
14,000 L15,820 L
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Chile+11%
19% VAT
18,655 L
999,990 CLP
Czechia±0%
21% VAT -14%
18,959 L16,765 L
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Germany−1%
19% MwSt -15%
18,913 L16,609 L
€949€833
Denmark+1%
25% VAT -19%
19,992 L16,953 L
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+2%
26% VAT -18%
19,910 L17,054 L
€999€855
United Kingdom+11%
20% VAT
18,663 L
£799
Hong Kong−8%
No tax data
15,371 L
6,899 HKD
Hungary+11%
27% ÁFA -19%
21,920 L18,641 L
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+2%
23% VAT -15%
19,511 L17,132 L
€979€859
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
13,902 L12,638 L
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−15%
10% VAT -7%
15,263 L14,292 L
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg±0%
17% TVA -12%
18,674 L16,758 L
€936€840
Mexico+11%
16% IVA -9%
20,068 L18,529 L
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+2%
5% SST
17,093 L
RM3,999
Netherlands+1%
21% BTW -15%
19,312 L16,918 L
€969€848
Norway+10%
25% VAT -19%
21,824 L18,507 L
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+3%
15% GST
17,251 L
1,699 NZD
Philippines−2%
12% VAT
16,397 L
₱57,990
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
17,639 L15,338 L
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Singapore−4%
9% GST -9%
17,574 L16,123 L
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−14%
7% VAT -7%
15,455 L14,444 L
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+69%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−8%
5% VAT -5%
16,125 L15,357 L
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−7%
≈8% Sales Tax
14,482 L15,641 L
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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