If you wanted to buy the new iPhone 5s when it gets to the stores next week but had a choice of where in the world to buy it, where would you choose?
I've checked out the prices for an unlocked 16 GB model quoted on the Apple website for various countries and compared these prices, and listed them in Aussie, British and US currencies.
| Currency | Australia (including 10% GST) | UK (including 20% VAT) | USA (not including tax) | USA (including 9% sales tax - California) | Canada (not including tax) |
| Australian Dollars | 869 | 939 | 696 | 759 | 748 |
| British Pounds | 508 | 549 | 407 | 444 | 437 |
| US Dollars | 810 | 875 | 649 | 707 | 697 |
You're certainly better of getting one in the USA if you're there (especially if you find yourself in one of the tax free states such as Oregon, Delaware or New Hampshire). With the recent weakening of the Australian dollar, Australia would also be a good bet especially if you claim the 10% GST back when you leave.
