Apple devices are premium products that come with a hefty price tag and since shipping, taxes, tariff, and other additional cost comes in the way, the pricing is inconsistent among countries. A report from Business Insider Australia enlightens how much an iPhone 6 cost from all over the world compared to Apple’s home turf.
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Based on the table above, varying prices for the said smartphone could cost up to 156% relative to the US. Topping the list is Brazil with Indonesia trailing in second at 145%. If you’re a frequent traveler to Hong Kong, you can buy an iPhone there for almost relatively the same price from the US. While Philippine consumers have to shell out 14% more bucks to have one.
With the upcoming iPhone 7, you know where to get the cheapest deal possible when it gets released.
1. 6% importation cost
2. 12% eVAT
3. Margin of reseller/distributor