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Most of the additional cost is VAT, and the norm in the US is to show prices without sales tax. It's $1999 for the base model 14" MBP in the US which is roughly
by rpep 4y ago
Most of the additional cost is VAT, and the norm in the US is to show prices without sales tax. It's $1999 for the base model 14" MBP in the US which is roughly €1,850 or £1620
Country, Sales tax, Adjusted Price, Actual Price
France, 20%, €2220, €2399
Germany, 19%, €2201, €2399
Spain, 21% , €2238, €2449
UK, 20%, £1944, £2,149
Ireland, 23%, €2275, €2499
- indemnity 4y agoNew Zealand, 15%, NZ$3566, NZ$3699 The extra $100 or so is likely a forex rate fluctuation buffer. A while ago there was a short period of time due to stronger USD and weaker NZD where the price on the Apple Store was actually cheaper than the adjusted price.