iPhone pricing gaps reveal the real cost of doing business across borders.
Türkiye pays 2.3x the U.S. price. Brazil 2.1x. India 1.6x.
This isn't just about VAT or tariffs. It's currency risk, import duties, local regulation, and purchasing power all rolled into one number.
For anyone moving money internationally or dealing with cross-border payments, this table is a mini lesson in exchange rate reality and why local currency matters.
The $1,999 baseline in the U.S. becomes $4,689 in Istanbul. Same phone. Different financial system.
Türkiye pays 2.3x the U.S. price. Brazil 2.1x. India 1.6x.
This isn't just about VAT or tariffs. It's currency risk, import duties, local regulation, and purchasing power all rolled into one number.
For anyone moving money internationally or dealing with cross-border payments, this table is a mini lesson in exchange rate reality and why local currency matters.
The $1,999 baseline in the U.S. becomes $4,689 in Istanbul. Same phone. Different financial system.