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 11,132 MVR after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (12,740 MVR) and Thailand (12,804 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 11,132 MVR.
  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,740 MVR.
  • Thailand offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,804 MVR.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 11,132 MVR
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 13,724 MVR
  • North America: Best price in United States at 13,832 MVR
  • Europe: Best price in Switzerland at 14,423 MVR
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 16,360 MVR

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, India, Denmark, 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 24, 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%
14,299 MVR13,720 MVR
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria−1%
20% VAT -15%
16,700 MVR14,612 MVR
€949€830
Australia−7%
10% GST -10%
15,096 MVR13,724 MVR
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium+1%
21% VAT -15%
17,052 MVR14,938 MVR
€969€848
Brazil+64%
18% ICMS
24,313 MVR
R$7,999
Canada−5%
≈13% HST
12,391 MVR14,002 MVR
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Switzerland−3%
8% VAT -5%
15,123 MVR14,423 MVR
CHF 799CHF 762
Chile+11%
19% VAT
16,360 MVR
999,990 CLP
Czechia±0%
21% VAT -14%
16,738 MVR14,801 MVR
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Germany−1%
19% MwSt -15%
16,700 MVR14,665 MVR
€949€833
Finland+2%
26% VAT -18%
17,580 MVR15,058 MVR
€999€855
United Kingdom+11%
20% VAT
16,462 MVR
£799
Hong Kong−8%
No tax data
13,592 MVR
6,899 HKD
Hungary+11%
27% ÁFA -19%
19,364 MVR16,467 MVR
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+2%
23% VAT -15%
17,228 MVR15,126 MVR
€979€859
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
12,245 MVR11,132 MVR
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−14%
10% VAT -7%
13,606 MVR12,740 MVR
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg±0%
17% TVA -12%
16,488 MVR14,797 MVR
€936€840
Mexico+10%
16% IVA -9%
17,663 MVR16,308 MVR
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+2%
5% SST
15,098 MVR
RM3,999
Netherlands+1%
21% BTW -15%
17,052 MVR14,938 MVR
€969€848
Norway+10%
25% VAT -19%
19,273 MVR16,343 MVR
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+3%
15% GST
15,194 MVR
1,699 NZD
Philippines−2%
12% VAT
14,487 MVR
₱57,990
Portugal+3%
23% IVA -15%
17,404 MVR15,281 MVR
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
15,605 MVR13,570 MVR
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Singapore−4%
9% GST -9%
15,544 MVR14,260 MVR
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−13%
7% VAT -7%
13,701 MVR12,804 MVR
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+69%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−8%
5% VAT -5%
14,277 MVR13,597 MVR
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−7%
≈8% Sales Tax
12,808 MVR13,832 MVR
829 USD895 USD
Vietnam−7%
8% VAT -7%
14,673 MVR13,749 MVR
24,999,000 ₫23,424,989 ₫

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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