Where is iPhone Air
cheapest?
Compare the same phone and storage across Apple regional stores. See potential purchase prices in USD, with refund assumptions and source dates—not a guaranteed worldwide lowest price.
256 GB prices by country
United States: from $1,099.00 is the lowest displayed potential purchase price among 18 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. This is a global purchase-price comparison, not a residence or refund-eligibility determination.
| Country | Apple sticker | Potential cost | Source & assumptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1,099.00 | From $1,099.00Oregon purchase · 0% general sales tax | Apple source ↗Last successfully observed Price 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$1,599.00 | From $1,132.68No 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. |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | ¥189,800 | From $1,198.31No 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. |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | HK$9,499.00 | From $1,210.14Conditional 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 ↗ |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | AED 4,699.00 | From $1,227.48Conditional 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 ↗ |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | CHF 1,099.00 | From $1,228.87Before 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 ↗ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €1,299.00 | From $1,244.22Before 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 ↗ |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | THB 43,900.00 | From $1,245.88Before 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 ↗ |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGD 1,749.00 | From $1,254.37Before 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 ↗ |
| 🇫🇷 France | €1,329.00 | From $1,262.34Before 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 ↗ |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYR 5,299.00 | From $1,298.93No 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. |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ₫34,999,000 | From $1,349.07No 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. |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | ₱84,990.00 | From $1,357.19No 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 | £1,099.00 | From $1,456.90No 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$25,999.00 | From $1,472.86No 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 | ₹149,900.00 | From $1,563.58No 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$10,999.00 | From $2,122.50No 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 122,999.00 | From $2,516.45No 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. |
What can change the cheapest country?
Sales tax can vary by purchase location. Tourist refunds depend on residence, retailer participation, documents and departure. Reference exchange rates differ from your payment rate. Compare import costs and your home retailer's offer before deciding to buy abroad.
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Model and capacities verified against Apple’s US catalog. Regional availability and prices still need verification. Apple model information ↗ Catalog checked 2026-09-25; individual price observation dates are in the table.