A new analysis from Rest of World maps where Apple's flagship iPhones are cheapest and most expensive, and the results show a stark divide. In markets like India and Turkey, the price of high-end models climbs well above the global baseline, while other countries enjoy comparatively lower price tags.
The reason is not simply Apple's own pricing decisions. High taxes and import duties in those countries add significantly to the final cost paid by consumers. That means the same device can carry a very different price depending on local fiscal policy.
For shoppers in high-tariff markets, the premium is a practical barrier to owning the latest technology. The report highlights how global products are filtered through local economic rules, making affordability as much a matter of geography as of engineering.