Cheapest country to buy an iPhone from the Philippines
Compare overseas iPhone prices in PHP and check baggage rules, refund eligibility and regional hardware before bringing a phone home.
Compare pesos, not headline exchange rates
Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan are useful routes to investigate, but this table searches all observed foreign stores rather than declaring a permanent winner. Reference FX differs from what a bank, card or cash exchange counter charges.
A tourist refund is not automatic
Hong Kong has no VAT to deduct in our model. Singapore's potential figure is a theoretical floor before refund-operator fees and eligibility checks. A Japanese Apple price is not evidence that the purchase qualifies for tax-free shopping.
Returning residents and OFWs have distinct rules
Philippine customs guidance distinguishes traveller categories and personal-effects privileges. Check the conditions and required declarations for your circumstances; do not treat every new iPhone as automatically duty-free. Use the personal calculator only after confirming your import charges.
A current price example: iPhone 18 Pro 256 GB
Only this exact model and capacity are compared below. Change models in the main calculator; do not apply this ranking to every iPhone.
256 GB prices by country
United States: from ₱75,078.27 is the lowest displayed potential purchase price among 17 comparable markets in this table. Assumes purchase and delivery in Oregon with 0% general sales tax.
Cash, no card markup; actual exchange spreads may add cost. “From” amounts can exclude purchase tax or refund fees. Import duties and travel are excluded. Your home market is excluded from this overseas shortlist.
| Country | Apple sticker | Potential cost | Source & assumptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1,199.00 | From ₱75,078.27Oregon purchase · 0% general sales tax | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsBest-case US location: purchase and take delivery in Oregon, which has no general sales tax. No tourist refund is deducted. This is not a nationwide 0% tax rate: other delivery or pickup locations can add state/local tax. Confirm the outright, no-carrier-condition offer and final checkout price. Cash assumes no card markup, not free currency exchange.. Tax inclusion is unverified. Official tax calculation ↗ |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | CA$1,749.00 | From ₱77,595.39No refund assumed · taxes may be added | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsNet refund quote or location-specific tax rules needed. Tax inclusion is unverified. |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | AED 5,099.00 | From ₱83,399.15Conditional refund scenario | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsAssumes 5% VAT included. Refund = embedded VAT × 87% − AED 3.60 for one tax-free transaction. Published administration charges included; bank conversion may differ.. Tax inclusion is unverified. The refund scenario assumes the sticker includes tax. Official tax calculation ↗ |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | HK$10,499.00 | From ₱83,757.48Conditional refund scenario | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsNo VAT or general services tax to refund. The comparison includes the selected payment markup, with no tourist deduction.. Tax inclusion is unverified. Official tax calculation ↗ |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | CHF 1,199.00 | From ₱83,963.66Before payout fees · if eligible | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsTheoretical floor, not a net-refund quote: removes the full embedded 8.1% standard VAT/GST before retailer/operator fees. Actual refund is lower if fees apply. Assumes the standard tax territory.. Tax inclusion is unverified. The refund scenario assumes the sticker includes tax. Official tax calculation ↗ |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYR 5,499.00 | From ₱84,405.22No refund assumed · taxes may be added | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsNet refund quote or location-specific tax rules needed. Tax inclusion is unverified. |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGD 1,899.00 | From ₱85,277.04Before payout fees · if eligible | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsTheoretical floor, not a net-refund quote: removes the full embedded 9% standard VAT/GST before retailer/operator fees. Actual refund is lower if fees apply. Assumes the standard tax territory.. Tax inclusion is unverified. The refund scenario assumes the sticker includes tax. Official tax calculation ↗ |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | THB 48,900.00 | From ₱86,770.74Before payout fees · if eligible | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsOfficial rounded refund table for this one-phone purchase. Any payout or bank charges still reduce the refund. Other purchases are not aggregated.. Tax inclusion is unverified. The refund scenario assumes the sticker includes tax. Official tax calculation ↗ |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | ¥219,800 | From ₱86,901.51No refund assumed · taxes may be added | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsNet refund quote or location-specific tax rules needed. Tax inclusion is unverified. |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €1,449.00 | From ₱86,912.92Before payout fees · if eligible | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsTheoretical floor, not a net-refund quote: removes the full embedded 19% standard VAT/GST before retailer/operator fees. Actual refund is lower if fees apply. Assumes the standard tax territory.. Tax inclusion is unverified. The refund scenario assumes the sticker includes tax. Official tax calculation ↗ |
| 🇫🇷 France | €1,479.00 | From ₱87,972.88Before payout fees · if eligible | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsTheoretical floor, not a net-refund quote: removes the full embedded 20% standard VAT/GST before retailer/operator fees. Actual refund is lower if fees apply. Assumes the standard tax territory.. Tax inclusion is unverified. The refund scenario assumes the sticker includes tax. Official tax calculation ↗ |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ₫38,999,000 | From ₱94,134.54No refund assumed · taxes may be added | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsNet refund quote or location-specific tax rules needed. Tax inclusion is unverified. |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £1,199.00 | From ₱99,502.07No refund assumed · taxes may be added | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsNet refund quote or location-specific tax rules needed. Tax inclusion is unverified. |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | MX$29,999.00 | From ₱106,424.72No refund assumed · taxes may be added | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsNet refund quote or location-specific tax rules needed. Tax inclusion is unverified. |
| 🇮🇳 India | ₹164,900.00 | From ₱107,707.38No refund assumed · taxes may be added | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsNet refund quote or location-specific tax rules needed. Tax inclusion is unverified. |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | R$11,999.00 | From ₱145,003.02No refund assumed · taxes may be added | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsNet refund quote or location-specific tax rules needed. Tax inclusion is unverified. |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | TRY 137,999.00 | From ₱176,801.66No refund assumed · taxes may be added | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed FX reference: 2026-09-25Price termsNet refund quote or location-specific tax rules needed. Tax inclusion is unverified. |
Refund terms and official sources
Open the country-by-country tourist refund directory ↗. Confirm the shop and purchase channel before relying on any deduction.