Vietnam ranks second in the region at $1,502, followed by Singapore at $1,483 and Thailand at $1,452, according to Japanese price comparison site Nukeni.
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Malaysia is the cheapest among the five Southeast Asian markets surveyed, with the phone costing about $168 less than in the Philippines.
Globally, Malaysia is the fourth-cheapest market for the 18 Pro, behind the U.S., Canada and Hong Kong. Thailand ranks 10th, Singapore 12th, Vietnam 15th and the Philippines 16th.
Nukeni compares official Apple retail prices across countries and territories, converting local prices into U.S. dollars using exchange rates.
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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max in burgundy and black colors. Photo by VnExpres/Tuan Hung |
At the other end of the global ranking, Türkiye is the most expensive market at $2,804, more than twice the U.S. price of $1,199.
Brazil ranks second at $2,389, followed by India at $1,704, Finland at $1,690 and Mexico at $1,665.
Market intelligence firm Counterpoint Research said the 18 Pro and Pro Max cost more in other major markets than in the U.S., attributing price differences to local taxes
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