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
Isn’t that because the sales price here is inclusive of VAT while in the US, the sales tax is added separately?
Di ba may state tax di naman sa US.