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The 5 Most Expensive Countries To Buy An Iphone, Guess Where India Stands

If you’re planning to purchase an iPhone 17 or just about any iPhone, you must know about how expensive it is in India and other countries.

By Mithilesh ChouguleUpdated on
The 5 Most Expensive Countries To Buy An Iphone

The iPhone 17, the latest flagship iPhone launched by Apple, is all set to hit markets soon, and chances are, many have already pre-ordered it. With tons of exciting features and color variants, iPhones are not just a piece of essential technology; they are a global style statement. And while this mobile is affordable in some places, it is equally expensive in other places around the world – including India! If you’re planning to purchase an iPhone 17 or just about any iPhone for that matter, you must know about how expensive it is in India and other countries. So, here’s team unstumbled guiding you about the 5 most expensive countries to buy an iPhone.

Which Country Sells The Most Expensive iPhone? Here’s A Helpful Guide For You!

India

Image of two iPhone devices

Before we understand iPhone prices in other countries, let’s understand how much it costs in India. This will help us better understand and compare prices in India with other countries. Even though iPhones will be assembled in India, it will not mark a price shift for Indian consumers. In fact, iPhones in India will still be expensive despite them being assembled here. Here are iPhone prices for the iPhone 17 and other new models in India.

iPhone Model

Price in Indian Rupees (INR)

iPhone 17

Starting INR 82,900

iPhone Air

Starting INR 1,19,900

iPhone 17 Pro

Starting INR 1,34,900

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Starting INR 1,49,900

Turkiye

If you were wondering which country sells the most expensive iPhone, you have an answer. Many financial reports have pointed out that Turkiye is the most expensive country in the world to buy an iPhone! Thanks to high taxes, high cost of living, high cost of imported goods, and an ongoing economic crisis, iPhones in Turkey cost the highest compared to any other country in the world. Let us understand the price of iPhone 17 in Turkiye and how much more expensive it is than in India!

iPhone Model

Price in Turkey(in Turkish lira/ TL)

Price in US Dollars (USD)

Price in Indian Rupees (INR)

iPhone 17

Starting TL 77,999

USD 1,504

INR 1,66,193

iPhone Air

Starting TL 97,999

USD 1,974

INR 2,08,808

iPhone 17 Pro

Starting TL 107,999

USD 2,162

INR 2,30,115

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Starting TL 119,999

USD 2,350

INR 2,55,683

Brazil

Many statistics and price comparisons have pointed out that Brazil is the second most expensive country in the world to buy the newest iPhones, only after Turkiye. Despite pre-orders for iPhone 17 in Brazil beginning from September 16, 2025, there is widespread frustration in the country regarding the exorbitantly priced phone models. This has also generated discussions about the limited technological accessibility in the South American country of Brazil, meaning that only the top few percent of Brazil's wealthy masses can buy this smartphone. According to a few reports, an average Brazilian will have to pay 85% more than those in the United States for the same product.

iPhone Model

Price in Brazil (in Brazilian Real/BRL)

Price in US Dollars (USD)

Price in Indian Rupees (INR)

iPhone 17

Starting BRL 7,999

USD 1,504

INR 1,32,422

iPhone Air

Starting BRL 10,499

USD 1,974

INR 1,73,809

iPhone 17 Pro

Starting BRL 11,499

USD 2,162

INR 1,90,460

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Starting BRL 12,499

USD 2,350

INR 2,07,023

Denmark

iPhone 17 images

Denmark is another country where getting your hands on the latest iPhone can cost significantly more than in other countries across the globe. While the country is known for its high standard of living, world-class public infrastructure, and high trust in the governance, getting your hands on tech products here can be quite expensive. High taxes, high import prices, and currency exchange rates have led to the iPhone becoming a costly commodity in Denmark. Here’s how much the iPhone 17 and other new models launched by Apple cost in Denmark.

iPhone Model

Price in Brazil (in Danish Krone/ DKK)

Price in US Dollars (USD)

Price in Indian Rupees (INR)

iPhone 17

Starting DKK 7,499

USD 1,184

INR 1,04,255

iPhone Air

Starting DKK 8,999

USD 1,420

INR 1,25,109

iPhone 17 Pro

Starting DKK 9,999

USD 1,578

INR 1,39,011

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Starting DKK 10,999

USD 1,736

INR 1,52,914

France

France is one of the most expensive countries in the world to buy an iPhone 17. This is due to the combined effect of high taxes, import duties, and currency rates that have caused iPhone 17 prices to skyrocket in the country. Without further ado, here are the iPhone prices in France along with their converted prices in US Dollars and Indian Rupees.

iPhone Model

Price in France (in Euros/EUR)

Price in US Dollars (USD)

Price in Indian Rupees (INR)

iPhone 17

Starting EUR 969

USD 1,142

INR 1,00,501

iPhone Air

Starting EUR 1,229

USD 1,448

INR 1,27,468

iPhone 17 Pro

Starting EUR 1,329

USD 1,566

INR 1,37,839

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Starting EUR 1,479

USD 1,743

INR 1,53,397

iPhone 17 Comparison (In INR): India and Other Expensive Countries

iPhone Model

Price in India

Price in Turkiye

Price in Brazil

Price in Denmark

Price in France

iPhone 17

Starting INR 82,900

INR 1,66,193

INR 1,32,422

INR 1,04,255

INR 1,00,501

iPhone Air

Starting INR 1,19,900

INR 2,08,808

INR 1,73,809

INR 1,25,109

INR 1,27,468

iPhone 17 Pro

Starting INR 1,34,900

INR 2,30,115

INR 1,90,460

INR 1,39,011

INR 1,37,839

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Starting INR 1,49,900

INR 2,55,683

INR 2,07,023

INR 1,52,914

INR 1,53,397

Summing Up

iPhone 17 Pro

Did you take note of these 5 most expensive countries in the world to buy an iPhone? India is the cheapest country to buy an iPhone 17 among the other four countries on this list. However, it is still among the most expensive markets in the world to buy an iPhone, along with countries like Denmark, Brazil, and Turkiye. Also, unstumbled has helpful guides about iPhone price comparison in India and other countries, as well as a VAT refund guide for iPhone products that you can take a look at!

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Mithilesh Chougule

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Mithilesh Chougule is the content writer for unstumbled. He has previously worked as a digital media intern at ELLE India, covering fashion and pop culture. He has also briefly worked at Not Your Idea as a Content Writer. Mithilesh holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from K. J. Somaiya College, Mumbai University. Apart from writing about travel and food, Mithilesh has newly begun solo traveling and enjoys cafe hopping, singing, documenting content, and writing on Substack. Trust...

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