Türkiye Tops iPhone Duo Prices at $4,689 as U.S. Sells It for $1,999

1 articles · Updated · Visual Capitalist · Oct 8

$4,689 in Türkiye versus $1,999 in the United States made Apple’s 256GB iPhone Duo more than twice as expensive in the priciest market among 23 countries surveyed.
Nearly $2,700 separates the highest and lowest prices, with Brazil at $4,230 and India at $3,124 also ranking among the most expensive markets.
Türkiye’s price is driven largely by layered taxes, including 20% VAT and special consumption levies, while currency depreciation further inflates the dollar-converted cost.
$2,382 in China put the foldable about 19% above the U.S. price despite 13% VAT, suggesting local competition from Huawei and Xiaomi is helping restrain Apple’s pricing.
The ranking shows taxes alone do not explain global gaps, with exchange rates, import duties and Apple’s regional pricing strategy all shaping what buyers pay.