Apple devices up to a third dearer in Britain than US (2024)

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Andrew Ellson

, Consumer Affairs Correspondent

The Times

Apple devices up to a third dearer in Britain than US (2)

Andrew Ellson

, Consumer Affairs Correspondent

The Times

Apple was accused of “profiteering” from UK customers after analysis by The Times revealed two thirds of its products, including iPhones, Macbooks and watches, cost the same in dollars as they did in pounds.

A survey of more than 50 identical products on Apple’s US and UK websites found products sold in Britain were up to a third more expensive. On average prices in Britain are 22 per cent higher after tax.

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The rate of VAT in Britain is higher than in the US, where it is levied at state level, but even after taxes are removed, prices in the UK are still 10 per cent higher on average.

One product, Apple’s USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, is actually cheaper in dollars at $69 than

Apple devices up to a third dearer in Britain than US (2024)
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