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 11,133 MVR after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (12,654 MVR) and Thailand (12,773 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 11,133 MVR.
  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,654 MVR.
  • Thailand offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,773 MVR.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 11,133 MVR
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 13,700 MVR
  • North America: Best price in United States at 13,841 MVR
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at 14,260 MVR
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 16,395 MVR

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Vietnam, Spain 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 17, 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−8%
5% VAT -4%
14,307 MVR13,728 MVR
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria−2%
20% VAT -15%
16,692 MVR14,605 MVR
€949€830
Australia−8%
10% GST -10%
15,070 MVR13,700 MVR
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium±0%
21% VAT -15%
17,044 MVR14,931 MVR
€969€848
Brazil+62%
18% ICMS
24,260 MVR
R$7,999
Canada−6%
≈13% HST
12,392 MVR14,003 MVR
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Chile+10%
19% VAT
16,395 MVR
999,990 CLP
Czechia−1%
21% VAT -14%
16,715 MVR14,781 MVR
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Denmark±0%
25% VAT -19%
17,645 MVR14,963 MVR
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+1%
26% VAT -18%
17,571 MVR15,051 MVR
€999€855
France+3%
20% TVA -12%
17,044 MVR15,339 MVR
€36€872
United Kingdom+10%
20% VAT
16,447 MVR
£799
Hong Kong−9%
No tax data
13,602 MVR
6,899 HKD
Hungary+10%
27% ÁFA -19%
19,297 MVR16,410 MVR
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+1%
23% VAT -15%
17,220 MVR15,119 MVR
€979€859
India−11%
18% GST
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
12,246 MVR11,133 MVR
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−15%
10% VAT -7%
13,514 MVR12,654 MVR
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg−1%
17% TVA -12%
16,480 MVR14,790 MVR
€936€840
Mexico+9%
16% IVA -9%
17,645 MVR16,291 MVR
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+1%
5% SST
15,120 MVR
RM3,999
Netherlands±0%
21% BTW -15%
17,044 MVR14,931 MVR
€969€848
Norway+9%
25% VAT -19%
19,280 MVR16,349 MVR
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+2%
15% GST
15,160 MVR
1,699 NZD
Philippines−3%
12% VAT
14,493 MVR
₱57,990
Poland−4%
23% VAT -15%
16,241 MVR14,260 MVR
3,999 zł3,511 zł
Portugal+2%
23% IVA -15%
17,396 MVR15,274 MVR
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−9%
15% VAT -15%
15,649 MVR13,608 MVR
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Sweden±0%
25% Moms -18%
17,425 MVR14,985 MVR
10,995 kr9,455 kr
Singapore−5%
9% GST -9%
15,532 MVR14,250 MVR
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−14%
7% VAT -7%
13,667 MVR12,773 MVR
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+68%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−9%
5% VAT -5%
14,302 MVR13,621 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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