Ever wondered where is the cheapest place to buy a MacBook? Well, I have a few trips coming up and thought I should compare the prices between the different countries. The following comparison is based on the 13-inch 2.6 GHz with Retina display model.
| Price without VAT | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | CCY | RRP | Local VAT | Local CCY | USD | FX Rate |
| Canada | CAD | 1,849 | * | 1,849 | 1,753.72 | 0.94847 |
| Hong Kong | HKD | 13,888 | N/A | 13,888 | 1,791.41 | 0.12899 |
| United States | USD | 1,799 | * | 1,799 | 1,799.00 | 1.00000 |
| Australia | AUD | 2,199 | 200 | 1,999 | 1,824.65 | 0.91278 |
| Malaysia | MYR | 5,899 | N/A | 5,899 | 1,831.70 | 0.31051 |
| Singapore | SGD | 2,488 | 163 | 2,325 | 1,858.02 | 0.79915 |
| United Arab Emirates | AED | 7,199 | N/A | 7,199 | 1,959.93 | 0.27225 |
| New Zealand | NZD | 2,799 | 366 | 2,433 | 1,994.14 | 0.81962 |
| United Kingdom | GBP | 1,499 | 250 | 1,249 | 2,024.77 | 1.62111 |
NOTES
- The regular retail prices (RRP) are inclusive of the local VAT amount, where known.
- Canada and United States have VAT that varies by location, and is thus marked unknown.
- The USD prices without VAT are based on the XE.com exchange rates on 26 Nov 2013.
- Most countries operate a tourist VAT refund scheme. Therefore, if you purchase the item while on holiday, you can save on the VAT. However, upon returning to your country of residence, you may have to pay custom duties and/or local VAT.