India Among Most Expensive Nations To Buy iPhone — Be Prepared To Pay Higher For iPhone 17

As Apple prepares for the launch of the iPhone 17 series this September, there have been a slew of reports on its anticipated pricing. A recent report by Jefferies indicates a $50 price hike is on the cards, but the fog around tariffs has others hinting at an even more price raises.

Price bump or no price bump, there are several countries in the world where the Apple iPhone lands with a higher price tag. Take, for instance, India, which ranks fifth on the list of most expensive countries for buying an iPhone. That also means you'll have to pay more for the iPhone 17 in India than in some other countries regardless of the hike.

At the same time, other nations pay the lowest. So if you’re in South Korea, you can get your hands on an iPhone 16 Pro at the lowest price in the world — for $1,063 (around Rs 91,800) — as per Deutsche Bank’s 2025 Mapping the World’s Prices report.

The US comes in as the second most affordable country for buying an iPhone. Australia occupies the third spot, with prices around $1,082 (Rs 93,400) for the iPhone 16 Pro. Various regions in Asia, including Malaysia, Japan, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, have comparatively lower prices for Apple’s flagship device: below $1,160 (around Rs 1,00,300).

In contrast, Nordic nations such as Finland, Denmark, Poland, and Norway rank among the priciest locations to purchase an iPhone 16 Pro, with prices starting at $1,366 (around Rs 1,17,975). Below are the most expensive countries to purchase an iPhone (conversions are approximate):

1. Turkey: $2,182 (Rs 1,88,450)

2. Brazil: $1,835 (Rs 1,58,500)

3. Egypt: $1,525 (Rs 1,31,700)

4. Sweden: $1,448 (Rs 1,25,050)

5. India: $1,401 (Rs 1,21,000)

6. Denmark: $1,398 (Rs 1,20,750)

7. Norway: $1,391 (Rs 1,20,140)

8. Finland: $1,383 (Rs 1,19,440)

9. Portugal: $1,372 (Rs 1,18,500)

10. Poland: $1,366 (Rs 1,17,975)

The difference in iPhone costs worldwide is influenced by a range of factors, including taxes (import and export taxes, VAT, sales taxes), currency conversion rates, and how Apple positions its brand in a particular country. The lack of authorised Apple stores in some places also leads to potential price increases from third-party sellers.