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Even in Europe the difference is quite astonishing. A 32GB iPhone 5S in Ireland costs €799. In the US it is $649* or €480. In the case of a Mac, the difference
by lucaspiller 12y ago
Even in Europe the difference is quite astonishing. A 32GB iPhone 5S in Ireland costs €799. In the US it is $649* or €480. In the case of a Mac, the difference will cover a return flight to the US.
*Without taxes, but as a tourist you can claim those back. Even taking into account taxes of both it's still a lot cheaper in the US.
- gambiting 12y agoTechnically you are supposed to pay import tax into EU when the item is brand new, even if you bring it with you. And then the price difference between US and EU is not in your favour.
- keithpeter 12y ago6.5% import duty then 20% VAT on top of Price + Duty for UK last time I investigated importing a cheap 27" monitor. I decided not to
- hyh1048576 12y agoI don't think you can get tax refund when you leave U.S. Those are mostly an European thing.
- gioele 12y ago> A 32GB iPhone 5S in Ireland costs €799 And includes a two-year warranty package that is not included in the US price.