🇯🇵 iPhone 18 Pro Max price in Japan
The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at ¥239,800 in Japan, about $1,513. That ranks #5 cheapest of 12 countries we track, 16% more than the US price (before US sales tax).
Starting price
¥239,800
$1,513 · Apple Japan store
Rank
#5 of 12
cheapest country first, in USD
Days of income
14.4 days
at average income of $38,340/yr
vs United States
+16%
$1,299 in the US (excl. sales tax)
vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
+23%
¥194,800 → ¥239,800, local currency
Cheapest country
$1,299
🇺🇸 United States · $214 less
iPhone 18 Pro Max: Japan against the world
| # | Country | Local price | USD | Days of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸United States | $1,299 | $1,299 | 5.3 days |
| 2 | 🇨🇦Canada | CA$1,899 | $1,330 | 8.6 days |
| 3 | 🇭🇰Hong Kong | HK$11,499 | $1,465 | 8.6 days |
| 4 | 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | AED 5,499 | $1,497 | 10.6 days |
| 5 | 🇯🇵Japan | ¥239,800 | $1,513 | 14.4 days |
| 6 | 🇹🇭Thailand | THB 52,900 | $1,574 | 2.5 months |
| 7 | 🇦🇺Australia | A$2,299 | $1,600 | 9.1 days |
| 8 | 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | SAR 6,099 | $1,626 | 16.5 days |
| 9 | 🇸🇬Singapore | SGD 2,099 | $1,639 | 7.3 days |
| 10 | 🇬🇧United Kingdom | £1,299 | $1,717 | 11.5 days |
| 11 | 🇩🇪Germany | €1,599 | $1,786 | 10.8 days |
| 12 | 🇮🇳India | ₹179,900 | $1,876 | 8.2 months |
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.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max in Japan: common questions
How much is the iPhone 18 Pro Max in Japan?
The official starting price on Apple's Japan store is ¥239,800, about $1,513 at current exchange rates (retrieved 2026-10-13). Higher storage tiers cost more.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro Max cheaper in Japan than in other countries?
Japan ranks #5 of 12. The cheapest storefront is United States at $1,299 and the most expensive is India at $1,876.
How many days of work does a iPhone 18 Pro Max cost in Japan?
About 14.4 days of average income, based on World Bank GNI per capita of $38,340 (2025).
Did the iPhone 18 Pro Max get more expensive than the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Japan?
Yes. It starts 23% higher: ¥194,800 for the iPhone 17 Pro Max versus ¥239,800 for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Should I buy the iPhone 18 Pro Max 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.