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 11,185 MVR after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (12,646 MVR) and Thailand (12,788 MVR).

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 11,185 MVR.
  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,646 MVR.
  • Thailand offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,788 MVR.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 11,185 MVR
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 13,743 MVR
  • North America: Best price in United States at 13,841 MVR
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at 14,313 MVR
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 16,509 MVR

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, India, Germany, France, Vietnam, Spain, Luxembourg, Sweden 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 20, 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 Japan. Bars below compare countries against the median instead.

iPhone 17256GB

vs Maldives

UAE−7%
5% VAT -4%
14,308 MVR13,729 MVR
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria−1%
20% VAT -15%
16,742 MVR14,649 MVR
€949€830
Australia−7%
10% GST -10%
15,117 MVR13,743 MVR
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium+1%
21% VAT -15%
17,095 MVR14,976 MVR
€969€848
Brazil+64%
18% ICMS
24,399 MVR
R$7,999
Canada−6%
≈13% HST
12,391 MVR14,001 MVR
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Switzerland−3%
8% VAT -5%
15,170 MVR14,468 MVR
CHF 799CHF 762
Chile+11%
19% VAT
16,509 MVR
999,990 CLP
Czechia±0%
21% VAT -14%
16,782 MVR14,840 MVR
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Denmark+1%
25% VAT -19%
17,697 MVR15,007 MVR
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+2%
26% VAT -18%
17,624 MVR15,096 MVR
€999€855
United Kingdom+11%
20% VAT
16,521 MVR
£799
Hong Kong−8%
No tax data
13,604 MVR
6,899 HKD
Hungary+11%
27% ÁFA -19%
19,398 MVR16,496 MVR
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+2%
23% VAT -15%
17,271 MVR15,165 MVR
€979€859
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
12,304 MVR11,185 MVR
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−15%
10% VAT -7%
13,506 MVR12,646 MVR
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Mexico+11%
16% IVA -9%
17,765 MVR16,402 MVR
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+2%
5% SST
15,116 MVR
RM3,999
Netherlands+1%
21% BTW -15%
17,095 MVR14,976 MVR
€969€848
Norway+10%
25% VAT -19%
19,321 MVR16,384 MVR
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+3%
15% GST
15,270 MVR
1,699 NZD
Philippines−2%
12% VAT
14,510 MVR
₱57,990
Poland−4%
23% VAT -15%
16,301 MVR14,313 MVR
3,999 zł3,511 zł
Portugal+3%
23% IVA -15%
17,448 MVR15,320 MVR
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−9%
15% VAT -15%
15,609 MVR13,573 MVR
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Singapore−4%
9% GST -9%
15,555 MVR14,270 MVR
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−14%
7% VAT -7%
13,684 MVR12,788 MVR
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+69%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−8%
5% VAT -5%
14,269 MVR13,590 MVR
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−7%
≈8% Sales Tax
12,816 MVR13,841 MVR
829 USD895 USD

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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