🇯🇵 iPhone 16 price in Japan
The iPhone 16 starts at ¥139,800 in Japan, about $882. That ranks #3 cheapest of 12 countries we track, 10% more than the US price (before US sales tax).
Starting price
¥139,800
$882 · Apple Japan store
Rank
#3 of 12
cheapest country first, in USD
Days of income
8.4 days
at average income of $38,340/yr
vs United States
+10%
$799 in the US (excl. sales tax)
Cheapest country
$799
🇺🇸 United States · $83 less
iPhone 16: Japan against the world
| # | Country | Local price | USD | Days of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸United States | $799 | $799 | 3.3 days |
| 2 | 🇨🇦Canada | CA$1,149 | $805 | 5.2 days |
| 3 | 🇯🇵Japan | ¥139,800 | $882 | 8.4 days |
| 4 | 🇭🇰Hong Kong | HK$6,999 | $892 | 5.2 days |
| 5 | 🇹🇭Thailand | THB 30,900 | $919 | 43.6 days |
| 6 | 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | AED 3,399 | $926 | 6.6 days |
| 7 | 🇮🇳India | ₹89,900 | $937 | 4.1 months |
| 8 | 🇦🇺Australia | A$1,349 | $939 | 5.3 days |
| 9 | 🇸🇬Singapore | SGD 1,249 | $975 | 4.4 days |
| 10 | 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | SAR 3,799 | $1,013 | 10.3 days |
| 11 | 🇬🇧United Kingdom | £799 | $1,056 | 7.1 days |
| 12 | 🇩🇪Germany | €999 | $1,116 | 6.8 days |
Source: apple.com storefront API, retrieved 2026-10-13. Converted at current exchange rates. US and Canadian prices exclude sales tax (added at checkout; varies by state or province); all other countries include VAT/GST.
Every iPhone price in Japan
Starting prices on Apple's Japan store, most expensive first.
iPhone 16 in Japan: common questions
How much is the iPhone 16 in Japan?
The official starting price on Apple's Japan store is ¥139,800, about $882 at current exchange rates (retrieved 2026-10-13). Higher storage tiers cost more.
Is the iPhone 16 cheaper in Japan than in other countries?
Japan ranks #3 of 12. The cheapest storefront is United States at $799 and the most expensive is Germany at $1,116.
How many days of work does a iPhone 16 cost in Japan?
About 8.4 days of average income, based on World Bank GNI per capita of $38,340 (2025).
Should I buy the iPhone 16 abroad instead?
Sometimes it saves money, but check import duty and VAT on arrival, tourist VAT refunds, warranty coverage and cellular band support. A cheaper sticker price elsewhere is rarely the full story.