🇯🇵 iPhone 17 price in Japan
The iPhone 17 starts at ¥159,800 in Japan, about $1,008. That ranks #4 cheapest of 12 countries we track, 12% more than the US price (before US sales tax).
Starting price
¥159,800
$1,008 · Apple Japan store
Rank
#4 of 12
cheapest country first, in USD
Days of income
9.6 days
at average income of $38,340/yr
vs United States
+12%
$899 in the US (excl. sales tax)
vs iPhone 16 Plus
+23%
¥129,800 → ¥159,800, local currency
Cheapest country
$899
🇺🇸 United States · $109 less
iPhone 17: Japan against the world
| # | Country | Local price | USD | Days of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸United States | $899 | $899 | 3.7 days |
| 2 | 🇨🇦Canada | CA$1,299 | $910 | 5.9 days |
| 3 | 🇭🇰Hong Kong | HK$7,799 | $994 | 5.8 days |
| 4 | 🇯🇵Japan | ¥159,800 | $1,008 | 9.6 days |
| 5 | 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | AED 3,799 | $1,034 | 7.3 days |
| 6 | 🇹🇭Thailand | THB 34,900 | $1,038 | 49.3 days |
| 7 | 🇮🇳India | ₹99,900 | $1,042 | 4.5 months |
| 8 | 🇦🇺Australia | A$1,549 | $1,078 | 6.1 days |
| 9 | 🇸🇬Singapore | SGD 1,449 | $1,131 | 5.0 days |
| 10 | 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | SAR 4,299 | $1,146 | 11.6 days |
| 11 | 🇬🇧United Kingdom | £899 | $1,188 | 7.9 days |
| 12 | 🇩🇪Germany | €1,099 | $1,228 | 7.4 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 17 in Japan: common questions
How much is the iPhone 17 in Japan?
The official starting price on Apple's Japan store is ¥159,800, about $1,008 at current exchange rates (retrieved 2026-10-13). Higher storage tiers cost more.
Is the iPhone 17 cheaper in Japan than in other countries?
Japan ranks #4 of 12. The cheapest storefront is United States at $899 and the most expensive is Germany at $1,228.
How many days of work does a iPhone 17 cost in Japan?
About 9.6 days of average income, based on World Bank GNI per capita of $38,340 (2025).
Did the iPhone 17 get more expensive than the iPhone 16 Plus in Japan?
Yes. It starts 23% higher: ¥129,800 for the iPhone 16 Plus versus ¥159,800 for the iPhone 17.
Should I buy the iPhone 17 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.