Updated: September 14, 2026 
Note:Â We last updated this article on cheapest country to buy iPhone Duo from on September, 14 with the latest prices in USD, and local prices.
iPhone is all the rage these days, especially after Apple unveiled it's long awaited foldable - iPhone Duo. Yes, it will soon become a status symbol with fans buying it for bragging rights. But the iPhone Duo is not cheap. In fact, it is priced quite high bordering on insanity. As always, you can get the iPhone Duo, and other iPhone models, at cheaper rates depending on the country you choose to buy from. Here is a list of the cheapest countries to buy the iPhone Duo or 18 series from.
Cheapest Country to Buy iPhone 18 Pro
Here is the price of the iPhone 18 Pro across different countries with their local price:
| Country | Price in USD (256GB variant) | Local Price |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1199 | $1199 |
| Canada | $1261 | $1749 |
| Japan | $1422 | 219,800 yen |
| Hong Kong | $1338 | HK$10,499 |
| India | $1722 | ₹1,64,900 |
| United Arab Emirates | $1388 | AED 5,099 |
| Thailand | $1470 | ฿48,900 |
| Vietnam | $1500 | 38,999,000 VND |
| Australia | $1496 | A$2,099.00 |
| Singapore | $1489 | S$1,899 |
| United Kingdom | $1618 | £1,199 |
| Germany | $1673 | 1,449 € |
The iPhone 18 Pro continues the lineup’s wide geographical price disparity, with the United States remaining the cheapest country to buy the iPhone. In contrast, buyers in India and Canada face the steepest premiums, paying approximately $1,722 and $1,749 respectively. For international shoppers, Hong Kong and Japan remain among the more strategic alternatives, with prices of around $1,338 and $1,422, potentially saving you nearly $400 compared with some of the most expensive markets.
Note: All these prices are for the base 256GB variant and are based on the current prices
Cheapest Country to Buy iPhone 18 Pro Max
| Country | Price in USD | Local Price |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1299 | $1299 |
| Japan | $1551 | 239,800 yen |
| Canada | $1370 | $1899 |
| Hong Kong | $1466 | HK$11,499 |
| United Arab Emirates | $1497 | AED 5,499 |
| Vietnam | $1616 | 41,999,000 VND |
| Singapore | $1651 | S$2,099 |
| Thailand | $1606 | ฿52,900 |
| Australia | $1658 | A$2,299.00 |
| United Kingdom | $1752 | £1,299 |
| India | $1878 | ₹1,79,900 |
| Germany | $1844 | 1,599 € |
The iPhone 18 Pro Max sees an even wider geographical price disparity, with the United States remaining the cheapest country to buy the iPhone at $1,299. In contrast, buyers in Canada and India face the steepest premiums, paying approximately $1,899 and $1,878 respectively, while Germany is also among the most expensive markets at $1,844. For international shoppers, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates remain the most strategic alternatives, with prices of around $1,466 and $1,497, offering savings of more than $300 compared with several of the costliest markets.
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Cheapest Country to Buy iPhone Duo
| Country | Price in USD (256GB Variant) | Local Price |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1999 | $1999 |
| Japan | $2357 | 364,800 yen |
| Canada | $2158 | $2,999 |
| Hong Kong | $2231 | HK$17,499 |
| United Arab Emirates | $2314 | AED 8,499 |
| Germany | $2651 | 2,299.00 € |
| Vietnam | $2501 | 64,999,000 VND |
| Singapore | $2436 | S$3,099.00 |
| Australia | $2488 | A$3,499.00 |
| Thailand | $2426 | ฿79,900 |
| United Kingdom | $2692 | £1,999.00 |
| India | $3129 | ₹2,99,900 |
The iPhone Duo shows a significant geographical price disparity, with the United States remaining the cheapest country to buy the iPhone Duo at $1,999. In contrast, buyers in India and the United Kingdom face the steepest premiums, paying approximately $3,129 and $2,692 respectively, while Germany is also among the more expensive markets at $2,651. For international shoppers, Canada and Hong Kong offer relatively more attractive alternatives, with prices of around $2,158 and $2,231, potentially saving you nearly $1,000 compared with the Indian retail price.
Before You Buy iPhone From Another Country - Tips
You already know the cheapest country to buy an iPhone Duo or iPhone 18 series. However, depending on where you buy it from, you need to know about customs, warranty, and few other important things. Here they are in no particular order:
- Warranty and after sales: While Apple offers a global warranty on all its product, some iPhones are an exception to this rule. Apple reserves the right to limit warranty service to the country where the device was originally sold. If your US-bought iPhone has a screen defect in India or Germany, the local Apple Store may refuse a free repair or replacement because the internal parts for the US model (which lacks a SIM tray) differ from the local version.
- Custom and Import Duties: This is where most people lose their savings. If you are caught at the airport with multiple sealed iPhone boxes, you will likely be charged a hefty fine plus duty. Most countries allow you to bring in one phone for personal use duty-free if you unbox it and activate it but the law may vary depending on your region. 2. Custom and Import Duties: This is where most people lose their savings. If you are caught at the airport with multiple sealed iPhone boxes, you will likely be charged a hefty fine plus duty. Most countries allow you to bring in one phone for personal use duty-free if you unbox it and activate it but the law may vary depending on your region.
- Charging Adapter: Since Apple does not include a power brick in the box and only gives you a USB cable, you don't need to worry about charging. Just get an official Apple adapter from your nearest Apple Store, and you are good to go.
- eSIM support and Region Locking: iPhones sold in the US only support e-SIM and don't have a physical SIM card slot. If your local carrier does not support eSIM, a US iPhone will not work. Also, the latest iPhone Duo is eSIM only worldwide, so you need to keep that in mind. Also, note that some iPhone variants sold in Japan or South Korea have some hard-coded features like ability to disable camera shutter sound even if the phone is on silent.
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