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 11,126 MVR after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (12,786 MVR) and Thailand (12,803 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 11,126 MVR.
  • South Korea offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,786 MVR.
  • Thailand offers up to 7% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 12,803 MVR.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 11,126 MVR
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 13,715 MVR
  • North America: Best price in United States at 13,832 MVR
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at 14,288 MVR
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 16,299 MVR

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Vietnam, Spain, Brazil 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−7%
5% VAT -4%
14,299 MVR13,720 MVR
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria−1%
20% VAT -15%
16,680 MVR14,595 MVR
€949€830
Australia−7%
10% GST -10%
15,086 MVR13,715 MVR
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium+1%
21% VAT -15%
17,031 MVR14,920 MVR
€969€848
Canada−6%
≈13% HST
12,368 MVR13,976 MVR
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Chile+10%
19% VAT
16,299 MVR
999,990 CLP
Czechia±0%
21% VAT -14%
16,725 MVR14,790 MVR
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Denmark+1%
25% VAT -19%
17,623 MVR14,944 MVR
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+2%
26% VAT -18%
17,559 MVR15,040 MVR
€999€855
France+4%
20% TVA -12%
17,031 MVR15,328 MVR
€36€872
United Kingdom+11%
20% VAT
16,442 MVR
£799
Hong Kong−8%
No tax data
13,591 MVR
6,899 HKD
Hungary+12%
27% ÁFA -19%
19,493 MVR16,577 MVR
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+2%
23% VAT -15%
17,207 MVR15,108 MVR
€979€859
India−10%
18% GST
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
12,238 MVR11,126 MVR
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−14%
10% VAT -7%
13,655 MVR12,786 MVR
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg±0%
17% TVA -12%
16,468 MVR14,779 MVR
€936€840
Mexico+10%
16% IVA -9%
17,672 MVR16,316 MVR
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+2%
5% SST
15,104 MVR
RM3,999
Netherlands+1%
21% BTW -15%
17,031 MVR14,920 MVR
€969€848
Norway+11%
25% VAT -19%
19,342 MVR16,402 MVR
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+3%
15% GST
15,193 MVR
1,699 NZD
Philippines−2%
12% VAT
14,524 MVR
₱57,990
Poland−3%
23% VAT -15%
16,273 MVR14,288 MVR
3,999 zł3,511 zł
Portugal+3%
23% IVA -15%
17,383 MVR15,263 MVR
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
15,629 MVR13,591 MVR
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Sweden+2%
25% Moms -18%
17,478 MVR15,031 MVR
10,995 kr9,455 kr
Singapore−4%
9% GST -9%
15,549 MVR14,265 MVR
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−13%
7% VAT -7%
13,699 MVR12,803 MVR
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+69%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−8%
5% VAT -5%
14,275 MVR13,595 MVR
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−6%
≈8% Sales Tax
12,808 MVR13,832 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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