iPhone 16

16 Plus 256GB

Form Factor

Storage

Where to Buy iPhone 16 16 Plus 256GB for the Best Price

Looking for the best deal on the iPhone 16 16 Plus 256GB? Our international price comparison shows that South Korea currently offers the lowest price at 14,118 MVR after potential tax refunds. This is followed by Thailand (14,492 MVR) and Hong Kong (15,180 MVR).

Tax Refund Opportunities

Several countries near you offer tax refunds for tourists purchasing iPhone 16 (if you're not part of countries with a tax treaty):

  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 14,118 MVR.
  • Thailand offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 14,492 MVR.
  • Taiwan offers up to 5% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 15,180 MVR.

Price Comparison Across Regions

Regional price differences for the iPhone 16 16 Plus 256GB are notable:

  • Asia: Best price in South Korea at 14,118 MVR
  • North America: Best price in United States at 15,511 MVR
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 15,706 MVR
  • Europe: Best price in Switzerland at 16,274 MVR
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 19,150 MVR

Take note that we don't have prices for Poland, Japan, Spain, Türkiye, Finland, India, France, Italy 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 16, 2026 and are subject to change based on exchange rates and local pricing adjustments.

The verdict

n/a

No local price for Maldives yet

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

iPhone 1616 Plus 256GB

vs Maldives

UAE−9%
5% VAT -4%
15,992 MVR15,345 MVR
3,799 د.إ3,645 د.إ
Austria−1%
20% VAT -15%
19,030 MVR16,651 MVR
€1,079€944
Australia−6%
10% GST -10%
17,276 MVR15,706 MVR
1,599 AUD1,453 AUD
Belgium+1%
21% VAT -15%
19,382 MVR16,980 MVR
€1,099€962
Brazil+69%
18% ICMS
28,357 MVR
R$9,299
Canada−4%
≈13% HST
14,254 MVR16,108 MVR
1,299 CAD1,467 CAD
Switzerland−3%
8% VAT -5%
17,063 MVR16,274 MVR
CHF 899CHF 857
Chile+14%
19% VAT
19,150 MVR
1,159,990 CLP
Czechia±0%
21% VAT -14%
18,966 MVR16,772 MVR
25,990 Kč22,982 Kč
Germany±0%
19% MwSt -15%
19,030 MVR16,711 MVR
€1,079€947
Denmark+1%
25% VAT -19%
20,051 MVR17,003 MVR
8,499 kr.7,207 kr.
United Kingdom+11%
20% VAT
18,582 MVR
£899
Hong Kong−9%
No tax data
15,180 MVR
7,699 HKD
Hungary+11%
27% ÁFA -19%
21,822 MVR18,558 MVR
449,990 Ft382,669 Ft
Ireland+2%
23% VAT -15%
19,559 MVR17,174 MVR
€1,109€973
South Korea−16%
10% VAT -7%
15,077 MVR14,118 MVR
₩1,440,000₩1,348,364
Luxembourg±0%
17% TVA -12%
18,742 MVR16,819 MVR
€1,062€953
Mexico+10%
16% IVA -9%
19,979 MVR18,446 MVR
22,499 MXN20,772 MXN
Malaysia+1%
5% SST
17,018 MVR
RM4,499
Netherlands+1%
21% BTW -15%
19,382 MVR16,980 MVR
€1,099€962
Norway+9%
25% VAT -19%
21,568 MVR18,290 MVR
13,390 kr11,354 kr
New Zealand+2%
15% GST
17,063 MVR
1,899 NZD
Philippines−3%
12% VAT
16,261 MVR
₱64,990
Portugal+3%
23% IVA -15%
19,735 MVR17,328 MVR
€1,119€982
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
17,663 MVR15,359 MVR
ر.س4,299ر.س3,738
Sweden+2%
25% Moms -18%
19,916 MVR17,128 MVR
12,495 kr10,745 kr
Singapore−8%
9% GST -9%
16,749 MVR15,366 MVR
1,399 SGD1,283 SGD
Thailand−14%
7% VAT -7%
15,506 MVR14,492 MVR
฿33,900฿31,682
Taiwan−9%
5% VAT -5%
15,939 MVR15,180 MVR
33,400 TWD31,809 TWD
United States−8%
≈8% Sales Tax
14,362 MVR15,511 MVR
929 USD1,003 USD
Vietnam−5%
8% VAT -7%
17,036 MVR15,963 MVR
28,999,000 ₫27,173,137 ₫

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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