Turkey becomes the country where the iPhone 15 is sold at the highest price

With the latest price increase on iPhone devices sold in Turkey, the iPhone 15 model continues to hold the title of the most expensive phone in the world in dollar terms. The price hike implemented by Apple on its Turkey pricing has brought the cost of these devices back into the spotlight. With a price range starting at 58,499 TL and going up to 107,999 TL in Turkey, Apple iPhone 15 models maintain the top spot on the list of the most expensive phones.

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According to comparisons made in dollar terms, it is observed that prices in Turkey are the highest in the world. With the latest hike, the price of the iPhone 15 in Turkey has reached 1,848 dollars. In this situation, Turkey stands as the country where the iPhone 15 is sold at the highest price in the world at 1,848 dollars. Countries such as Brazil, Tanzania, Azerbaijan, and Algeria follow Turkey.

The taxation system has a major impact on phone prices. When purchasing a mobile phone in Turkey, taxes such as the Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) and Value Added Tax (KDV) are added, in addition to extra fees such as the Ministry of Culture Share and the TRT Bandrol fee. These tax rates vary depending on the price of the phone, and as the phone price increases, the tax amount also rises. Especially for the most expensive models like the iPhone 15 Pro, the tax amount can be quite high.

Finally, it is stated that Apple projects the dollar exchange rate at 34.20. In this case, if the dollar rises to 34.20, the iPhone 15 price could return to its November 2023 level. However, due to the taxation policies in Turkey, the price of iPhones sold in Turkey will continue to remain at higher levels than their competitors around the world.