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 (3,798 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):

  • Switzerland offers up to 5% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,287 Lei.
  • Austria offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,345 Lei.
  • Germany offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,360 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 4,077 Lei
  • North America: Best price in United States at 4,116 Lei
  • Europe: Best price in Switzerland at 4,287 Lei
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 4,859 Lei

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, India, Belgium, Denmark, France, Spain, Sweden, Brazil, 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 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−6%
5% VAT -4%
4,255 Lei4,083 Lei
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria±0%
20% VAT -15%
4,965 Lei4,345 Lei
€949€830
Australia−6%
10% GST -10%
4,485 Lei4,077 Lei
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Canada−4%
≈13% HST
3,686 Lei4,166 Lei
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Switzerland−2%
8% VAT -5%
4,495 Lei4,287 Lei
CHF 799CHF 762
Chile+11%
19% VAT
4,859 Lei
999,990 CLP
Czechia+1%
21% VAT -14%
4,972 Lei4,397 Lei
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Germany±0%
19% MwSt -15%
4,965 Lei4,360 Lei
€949€833
Finland+3%
26% VAT -18%
5,227 Lei4,477 Lei
€999€855
United Kingdom+12%
20% VAT
4,890 Lei
£799
Hong Kong−7%
No tax data
4,045 Lei
6,899 HKD
Hungary+12%
27% ÁFA -19%
5,747 Lei4,888 Lei
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+3%
23% VAT -15%
5,122 Lei4,497 Lei
€979€859
Japan−24%
10% Sales tax -10%
3,643 Lei3,312 Lei
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−13%
10% VAT -7%
4,050 Lei3,792 Lei
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg+1%
17% TVA -12%
4,902 Lei4,399 Lei
€936€840
Mexico+11%
16% IVA -9%
5,248 Lei4,845 Lei
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+3%
5% SST
4,491 Lei
RM3,999
Netherlands+2%
21% BTW -15%
5,070 Lei4,441 Lei
€969€848
Norway+11%
25% VAT -19%
5,731 Lei4,860 Lei
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+3%
15% GST
4,513 Lei
1,699 NZD
Philippines−1%
12% VAT
4,310 Lei
₱57,990
Portugal+4%
23% IVA -15%
5,175 Lei4,544 Lei
€989€868
Saudi Arabia−7%
15% VAT -15%
4,652 Lei4,045 Lei
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Singapore−3%
9% GST -9%
4,622 Lei4,240 Lei
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−13%
7% VAT -7%
4,063 Lei3,798 Lei
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+70%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−7%
5% VAT -5%
4,247 Lei4,045 Lei
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−6%
≈8% Sales Tax
3,811 Lei4,116 Lei
829 USD895 USD
Vietnam−6%
8% VAT -7%

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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