VAT in Austria is 20%, so only ~16.7% of it is VAT. Even if you subtract the VAT, iphones seem to be ~10% cheaper in the USA than in, say, the UK. I wonder ho

VAT in Austria is 20%, so only ~16.7% of it is VAT. Even if you subtract the VAT, iphones seem to be ~10% cheaper in the USA than in, say, the UK. I wonder how much different factors contribute to this. I'm sure the stronger consumer protection laws are part of it.