The iPhone 18 Pro has been launched by new CEO John Ternus and the prices are varying to quite a large extent across countries. Well, you may be interested in knowing if there are any savings to be made by buying the iPhone 18 Pro from somewhere other than India. Just a day after Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro priced in India at ₹1,64,900 for the base 256GB model, a country-wise price comparison will definitely come in handy. The biggest point here is that Indian buyers are being charged the highest price in almost the entire world. The gap is substantial, as in some cases it is nearly a quarter more than what buyers in the US, UAE, Hong Kong, UK are paying.
Import duties, GST and currency conversion have made India one of priciest markets for years, and the iPhone 18 Pro price has only renewed that conversation. The only market where Indian pricing actually looks reasonable, oddly enough, is Turkey.
The comparison was first put together by X user @outofofficedaku, whose post argued that a vacation abroad could get buyers the same iPhone 18 Pro for up to 25% less than what it costs in India, backed by a detailed country and specification-wise breakdown of prices and savings. Here is the full breakdown of where the iPhone 18 Pro price is less than back home in India.
This is the entry point into the iPhone 18 Pro, and the difference between markets is already wide (prices after conversion).
India: ₹1,64,900 (the baseline)
United States: ₹1,23,346 (25% cheaper)
Japan: ₹1,24,090 (24% cheaper)
Saudi Arabia: ₹1,25,874 (24% cheaper)
UAE: ₹1,26,900 (23% cheaper)
Hong Kong: ₹1,27,540 (23% cheaper)
Malaysia: ₹1,28,948 (22% cheaper)
Taiwan: ₹1,29,247 (22% cheaper)
Singapore: ₹1,31,295 (20% cheaper)
Australia: ₹1,31,219 (20% cheaper)
United Kingdom: ₹1,54,831 (6% cheaper)
Move up a storage tier for the iPhone 18 Pro and the savings stay tempting for anyone travelling soon.
India: ₹1,89,900 (the baseline)
United States: ₹1,43,921 (24% cheaper)
UAE: ₹1,48,054 (22% cheaper)
Taiwan: ₹1,49,398 (21% cheaper)
Hong Kong: ₹1,49,406 (21% cheaper)
Singapore: ₹1,52,398 (20% cheaper)
Australia: ₹1,56,225 (18% cheaper)
Mexico: ₹1,82,207 (4% cheaper)
India: ₹3,14,900 (the baseline)
United States: ₹2,46,796 (22% cheaper)
Hong Kong: ₹2,55,092 (19% cheaper)
Singapore: ₹2,55,747 (19% cheaper)
Thailand: ₹2,62,182 (17% cheaper)
Malaysia: ₹2,69,646 (14% cheaper)
New Zealand: ₹2,75,820 (12% cheaper)
Australia: ₹2,81,256 (11% cheaper)
The larger iPhone 18 Pro Max model shows the widest percentage gap of the lot, with the US leading the discount charts.
India: ₹1,79,900 (the baseline)
United States: ₹1,33,634 (26% cheaper)
Saudi Arabia: ₹1,34,700 (25% cheaper)
UAE: ₹1,36,855 (24% cheaper)
Hong Kong: ₹1,39,687 (22% cheaper)
Malaysia: ₹1,40,673 (22% cheaper)
Thailand: ₹1,43,131 (20% cheaper)
United Kingdom: ₹1,67,744 (7% cheaper)
Turkey: ₹2,65,175, a striking 47% more expensive than India, making it the one market where the India price actually looks like a bargain.
Currency conversion, import duty and GST have historically kept iPhone prices high in India, and the iPhone 18 Pro simply confirms the pattern continues. For anyone with a US, UAE or Southeast Asia trip already booked around the September 18 India sale date, picking up the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max abroad could mean walking away with anywhere between ₹15,000 and ₹75,000 in savings, depending on the configuration. Just remember to factor in customs declarations and warranty terms before treating a holiday as a shopping trip.
Do note that the colour of all these iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models is silver.
What is the iPhone 18 Pro price in India?
The iPhone 18 Pro price starts at ₹1,64,900 in India for the 256GB model.
Which country has the cheapest iPhone 18 Pro?
The US has the lowest listed price across the configurations compared in this article.
How much can I save by buying the iPhone 18 Pro abroad?
The saving can reach up to 26%, depending on the model and country.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro cheaper in the UAE than India?
Yes. The UAE price is lower than India across the configurations listed here.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro cheaper in the US than India?
Yes. The US offers a significantly lower price than India for the models compared.
When does the iPhone 18 Pro go on sale in India?
Retail sales begin on September 18, with pre-orders opening on September 12.