Ranked: iPhone Duo Prices Around the World

How Much Does the iPhone Duo Cost Around the World?

Key Takeaways:

• Türkiye has the world’s most expensive iPhone Duo among the countries shown, at $4,689, more than twice the $1,999 U.S. price.

• Brazil and India round out the three most expensive markets, with prices of $4,230 and $3,124, respectively.

• Taxes, import duties, exchange rates, and regional pricing strategies help explain the wide price differences between countries.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone comes with a premium price tag, but exactly how premium depends on where you buy it.

This graphic, created by Harris Saleem, compares the local prices of the 256GB iPhone Duo across 23 countries, converted into U.S. dollars. The data comes from OpenTheRank and reflects prices as of Oct. 2, 2026.

Where the iPhone Duo Costs the Most

The table below shows iPhone Duo prices across selected countries, in USD.

Country256GB Variant (USD)

Turkiye$4,689

Brazil$4,230

India$3,124

Sweden$2,698

Italy$2,687

Mexico$2,655

Netherlands$2,652

Spain$2,652

France$2,652

United Kingdom$2,652

Germany$2,607

Australia$2,433

South Korea$2,427

Singapore$2,426

Switzerland$2,394

China$2,382

Thailand$2,379

Malaysia$2,329

Japan$2,319

UAE$2,314

Hong Kong$2,230

Canada$2,216

United States$1,999

The gap between the most and least expensive markets is nearly $2,700. European markets occupy much of the middle of the ranking, with prices ranging from $2,607 in Germany to $2,698 in Sweden.

At the lower end, Canada is the second-cheapest market at $2,216, followed by several Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and China.

Why Is the iPhone Duo So Expensive in Türkiye?

Taxes are a major reason. Smartphones sold in Türkiye face several layers of taxation, including a 20% value-added tax (VAT) and a special consumption tax, with other levies adding to the final bill. Because some taxes are applied on top of earlier charges, their combined effect can be substantial.

These taxes can significantly increase the retail price of smartphones. And while the ranking compares prices in U.S. dollars, it doesn’t account for differences in take-home pay, which can make the device even less affordable in some markets.

Currency movements add another dimension. Türkiye’s lira has experienced significant depreciation, illustrating how currencies weakening against the U.S. dollar can amplify the local cost of globally priced technology.

China’s Competitive Foldable Market

China stands out for the opposite reason. At $2,382 in the dataset, the iPhone Duo costs about 19% more than its U.S. price, despite China’s listed price including 13% VAT.

Competition may help explain Apple’s pricing in China. Domestic manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi have already established themselves in the foldable smartphone market, giving Chinese consumers several alternatives to Apple’s first entry.

The comparison shows that taxes alone don’t determine what consumers pay. Local competition, exchange rates, and Apple’s regional pricing decisions can also shape the final price of the same device.

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