Apple Products Price Comparison: Cheapest Countries for AirPods, iPad & Apple Watch in 2026
AirPods Pro 3 cost $231 in Egypt but $538 in Turkey. We compared Apple product prices across 40 countries to find where Apple gear is cheapest.
Apple's pricing strategy is famously global — but "global" doesn't mean "equal." We compared prices for AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and iPad Air across 40 countries.
The differences are enormous. AirPods Pro 3 cost $231 in Egypt but $538 in Turkey — a 133% markup for the same earbuds.
AirPods Pro 3: Cheapest Countries
| Rank | Country | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | $231 |
| 2 | 🇨🇦 Canada | $231 |
| 3 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | $237 |
| 4 | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | $238 |
| 5 | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $238 |
Egypt and Canada tie for cheapest — an unusual pairing. Egypt's low price reflects Apple's recent push into North African markets with more competitive pricing, while Canada benefits from proximity to US distribution and a relatively weak Canadian dollar.
The most expensive? Turkey at $538, followed by Argentina ($530) and Brazil ($520). The usual suspects for high electronics tariffs.
The US price of $249 ranks 8th cheapest — slightly above the global bargains but well below European prices in the $280–290 range.
See the full AirPods Pro 3 price comparison across all 40 countries.
Apple Watch Series 12: Where to Buy
| Rank | Country | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | $384 |
| 2 | 🇺🇸 United States | $399 |
| 3 | 🇨🇦 Canada | $404 |
| 4 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $419 |
| 5 | 🇹🇭 Thailand | $420 |
South Korea edges out the US by $15 for the cheapest Apple Watch. At the other end, Brazil charges $1,060 — that's 2.8x the South Korea price for the same watch.
India ($681) is notably expensive for the Apple Watch compared to its usual mid-range positioning for iPhones. This likely reflects lower demand and limited local assembly for wearables.
See the full Apple Watch Series 12 price comparison.
Apple Watch Ultra 4: The Biggest Surprises
The Ultra 4 pricing reveals some unusual patterns:
| Rank | Country | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $471 |
| 2 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $479 |
| 3 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | $487 |
| 4 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | $487 |
| 5 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | $499 |
Indonesia, Pakistan, and South Africa are cheapest for the Ultra. These developing markets often have the highest Apple prices, but Apple priced the Ultra 4 lower in emerging markets to build the brand for premium wearables.
Meanwhile, the US price of $799 puts America in the middle, and Turkey at $2,338 is the most expensive — nearly 5x the Indonesia price.
See the full Apple Watch Ultra 4 price comparison.
iPad Air (11-inch, 256GB)
| Rank | Country | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳 China | $807 |
| 2 | 🇺🇸 United States | $849 |
| 3 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $852 |
| 4 | 🇹🇭 Thailand | $899 |
| 5 | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | $902 |
iPad pricing follows the more predictable Apple pattern: China and the US are cheapest, South America and Turkey are most expensive. The iPad Air costs $2,158 in Brazil — 2.7x the China price.
See the full iPad Air price comparison.
The Apple Price Index: Which Country Is Cheapest Overall?
Averaging across all products:
| Country | Best For |
|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | Apple Watch, AirPods |
| 🇺🇸 United States | iPad |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | AirPods, Apple Watch |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | iPhone, iPad |
| 🇨🇳 China | iPad, tablets |
South Korea is the most consistent bargain for Apple products, ranking in the top 5 for nearly every product.
Countries to Avoid for Apple Purchases
| Country | Avg Premium vs US |
|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | +120% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | +90% |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | +80% |
| 🇮🇳 India | +30% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | +15% |
Even the UK charges a consistent 15% premium over US prices across the Apple lineup, mostly due to 20% VAT and currency conversion.
Tips for Buying Apple Products Abroad
- Buy in countries with Apple Stores — Authorized retail means full warranty and genuine products.
- Check band/cellular compatibility — Apple Watch cellular models are carrier-specific.
- Educational discounts vary — Apple's education pricing differs by country.
- AppleCare+ is priced locally — Another place to save if buying in a cheaper market.
Explore all Apple prices: AirPods Pro 3 | Apple Watch Series 12 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 | iPad Air