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 3,312 Lei after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (3,792 Lei) and Thailand (3,800 Lei).

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):

  • Poland offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,243 Lei.
  • Austria offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,345 Lei.
  • Czechia offers up to 14% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,398 Lei.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 3,312 Lei
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 4,078 Lei
  • North America: Best price in United States at 4,116 Lei
  • Europe: Best price in Poland at 4,243 Lei
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 4,859 Lei

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 Romania yet

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

iPhone 17256GB

vs Romania

UAE−8%
5% VAT -4%
4,255 Lei4,083 Lei
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria−2%
20% VAT -15%
4,966 Lei4,345 Lei
€949€830
Australia−8%
10% GST -10%
4,486 Lei4,078 Lei
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium±0%
21% VAT -15%
5,071 Lei4,442 Lei
€969€848
Brazil+62%
18% ICMS
7,214 Lei
R$7,999
Canada−6%
≈13% HST
3,687 Lei4,167 Lei
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Chile+9%
19% VAT
4,859 Lei
999,990 CLP
Czechia−1%
21% VAT -14%
4,973 Lei4,398 Lei
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Denmark±0%
25% VAT -19%
5,250 Lei4,452 Lei
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+1%
26% VAT -18%
5,228 Lei4,478 Lei
€999€855
France+3%
20% TVA -12%
United Kingdom+10%
20% VAT
4,891 Lei
£799
Hong Kong−9%
No tax data
4,045 Lei
6,899 HKD
Hungary+10%
27% ÁFA -19%
5,750 Lei4,890 Lei
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+1%
23% VAT -15%
5,123 Lei4,498 Lei
€979€859
India−11%
18% GST
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
3,643 Lei3,312 Lei
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−15%
10% VAT -7%
4,050 Lei3,792 Lei
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg−1%
17% TVA -12%
4,903 Lei4,400 Lei
€936€840
Mexico+9%
16% IVA -9%
5,250 Lei4,847 Lei
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+1%
5% SST
4,491 Lei
RM3,999
Netherlands±0%
21% BTW -15%
5,071 Lei4,442 Lei
€969€848
Norway+9%
25% VAT -19%
5,733 Lei4,861 Lei
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+2%
15% GST
4,513 Lei
1,699 NZD
Philippines−3%
12% VAT
4,310 Lei
₱57,990
Poland−4%
23% VAT -15%
4,832 Lei4,243 Lei
3,999 zł3,511 zł
Portugal+2%
23% IVA -15%
5,176 Lei4,544 Lei
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−9%
15% VAT -15%
4,645 Lei4,039 Lei
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Sweden±0%
25% Moms -18%
5,183 Lei4,458 Lei
10,995 kr9,455 kr
Singapore−5%
9% GST -9%
4,622 Lei4,240 Lei
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−14%
7% VAT -7%
4,066 Lei3,800 Lei
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+67%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−9%
5% VAT -5%
4,249 Lei4,046 Lei
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−7%
≈8% Sales Tax
3,811 Lei4,116 Lei
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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