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 3,313 Lei after potential tax refunds. This is followed by South Korea (3,769 Lei) and Thailand (3,789 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):

  • Austria offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,347 Lei.
  • Germany offers up to 15% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,363 Lei.
  • Czechia offers up to 14% tax refund, bringing the effective price down to 4,401 Lei.

Price Comparison Across Regions

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

  • Asia: Best price in Japan at 3,313 Lei
  • Australia: Best price in Australia at 4,086 Lei
  • North America: Best price in United States at 4,100 Lei
  • Europe: Best price in Austria at 4,347 Lei
  • South America: Best price in Chile at 4,895 Lei

Take note that we don't have prices for Italy, India, Switzerland, Portugal, 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 19, 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%
4,238 Lei4,067 Lei
3,399 د.إ3,261 د.إ
Austria−1%
20% VAT -15%
4,968 Lei4,347 Lei
€949€830
Australia−7%
10% GST -10%
4,494 Lei4,086 Lei
1,399 AUD1,271 AUD
Belgium+1%
21% VAT -15%
5,073 Lei4,444 Lei
€969€848
Brazil+64%
18% ICMS
7,228 Lei
R$7,999
Canada−6%
≈13% HST
3,676 Lei4,154 Lei
1,129 CAD1,275 CAD
Chile+11%
19% VAT
4,895 Lei
999,990 CLP
Czechia±0%
21% VAT -14%
4,977 Lei4,401 Lei
22,990 Kč20,330 Kč
Germany−1%
19% MwSt -15%
4,968 Lei4,363 Lei
€949€833
Denmark+1%
25% VAT -19%
5,252 Lei4,453 Lei
7,499 kr.6,359 kr.
Finland+2%
26% VAT -18%
5,230 Lei4,480 Lei
€999€855
United Kingdom+11%
20% VAT
4,898 Lei
£799
Hong Kong−8%
No tax data
4,029 Lei
6,899 HKD
Hungary+11%
27% ÁFA -19%
5,757 Lei4,896 Lei
399,990 Ft340,149 Ft
Ireland+2%
23% VAT -15%
5,125 Lei4,500 Lei
€979€859
Japan−25%
10% Sales tax -10%
3,645 Lei3,313 Lei
¥129,800¥118,000
South Korea−14%
10% VAT -7%
4,026 Lei3,769 Lei
₩1,290,000₩1,207,909
Luxembourg±0%
17% TVA -12%
4,905 Lei4,402 Lei
€936€840
Mexico+11%
16% IVA -9%
5,269 Lei4,864 Lei
19,999 MXN18,464 MXN
Malaysia+2%
5% SST
4,482 Lei
RM3,999
Netherlands+1%
21% BTW -15%
5,073 Lei4,444 Lei
€969€848
Norway+11%
25% VAT -19%
5,739 Lei4,866 Lei
11,990 kr10,167 kr
New Zealand+3%
15% GST
4,526 Lei
1,699 NZD
Philippines−2%
12% VAT
4,300 Lei
₱57,990
Saudi Arabia−8%
15% VAT -15%
4,637 Lei4,032 Lei
ر.س3,799ر.س3,303
Singapore−4%
9% GST -9%
4,614 Lei4,233 Lei
1,299 SGD1,191 SGD
Thailand−14%
7% VAT -7%
4,055 Lei3,789 Lei
฿29,900฿27,943
Türkiye+69%
20% KDV -12%
Taiwan−8%
5% VAT -5%
4,241 Lei4,039 Lei
29,900 TWD28,476 TWD
United States−7%
≈8% Sales Tax
3,796 Lei4,100 Lei
829 USD895 USD
Vietnam−7%
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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