This page provides a comparison of unsubsidized, direct-from-Apple iPhone prices around the world. At this time, it does not include countries which sell the iPhone only through (other) authorized sellers.
Click on the Price in USD link to get the price at current exchange rates. The country link links to the iPhone page in that country's Apple Store.
| Country | Price in native currency | Price in USD | VAT included? | VAT % | Base price in USD | Total purchase price for US consumer | Sold unlocked? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 3GS 8GB | HK$ 4088 | $527 | Yes | 0% | $527 | $527 | Yes |
| 4 16GB | HK$ 4988 | $643 | $643 | $643 | ||||
| 4 32GB | HK$ 5888 | $759 | $759 | $759 | ||||
| United States | 3GS 8GB | US$ 499 | $499 | No | Depends on place of purchase | $499 | $540 † | No |
| 4 16GB | US$ 599 | $599 | $599 | $541 † | ||||
| 4 32GB | US$ 699 | $699 | $699 | $757 † | ||||
| Italy | 3GS 8GB | €539 | $725 | Yes | 20% | $604 | $604 | Yes |
| 4 16GB | €659 | $887 | $739 | $739 | ||||
| 4 32GB | €779 | $1049 | $874 | $874 | ||||
† – assumes an average sales tax rate of 8.25%. As of September 2010, only 13 states had total sales tax rates of <8%, making this a reasonable assumption. Your total cost will depend on the exact amount of state, county, and city sales taxes in effect at the place of purchase.