Apple's iPhone 14 lineup this year puts the spotlight on the "Pro" models, and the demand for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is noticeably higher compared to the non-pro models. The prices of the iPhone 14 Pro in India start from Rs 1,29,900, while the prices for the iPhone 14 Pro Max starts from Rs 1,39,900 onwards. While we always knew iPhones are cheaper in the US, travelling to US is not cheap, especially with the super long waiting list for a US visa.
However, did you know that Dubai and Bangkok are two of the most affordable travel destinations from India, and the cherry on top is that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro are much cheaper to buy at these two places than in India. How much cheaper exactly? How about you buy the iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max and the return ticket to Dubai or Bangkok for the price of the iPhone 14 Pro/Max in India?
Let's find out how.
Table 1 shows the price difference for iPhone 14 Pro 128GB (Deep Purple)
| iPhone 14 Pro | |||||
| Country | Price | INR (Conv) | Tax | Price w/Tax | Total in INR |
| Canada | 1,399 CAD | 84,211 | 169 CAD | 1568 CAD | 93,240 |
| India | 1,29,900 | ||||
| Savings | 36,660 | ||||
| Australia | 1,749 AUD | 97,152 | Inclusive of GST | 1,749 AUD | 97,152 |
| India | 1,29,900 | ||||
| Savings | 32,748 | ||||
| UAE | 4,299 AED | 96,800 | Inclusive of VAT | 4,299 AED | 96,800 |
| India | 1,29,900 | ||||
| Savings | 33,100 | ||||
| Thailand | 41,900 THB | 97,309 | Inclusive of VAT | 41,900 THB | 97,309 |
| India | 1,29,900 | ||||
| Savings | 32,591 | ||||
Table 2 shows the price difference for iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB (Deep Purple)
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | |||||
| Country | Price | INR (Conv) | Tax | Price w/Tax | Total in INR |
| Canada | 1,539 CAD | 93,240 | 189 CAD | 1,728 CAD | 1,04,500 |
| India | 1,39,900 | ||||
| Savings | 35,400 | ||||
| Australia | 1899 AUD | Inclusive of GST | 1,899 AUD | 1,05,500 | |
| India | 1,39,900 | ||||
| Savings | 34,400 | ||||
| UAE | 4,699 AED | Inclusive of VAT | 4,699 AED | 1,06,000 | |
| India | 1,29,900 | ||||
| Savings | 23,900 | ||||
| Thailand | 44,900 THB | Inclusive of VAT | 44,900 THB | 1,06,500 | |
| India | 1,39,900 | ||||
| Savings | 33,400 | ||||
Now if we google return flight tickets to Dubai the costs range between INR 22,000 to 25,000.
If we google return flight tickets to Bangkok, the costs range between INR 21,000 to 25,000.
Considering this is the holiday season and the prices of tickets are higher, if you plan to travel to these destinations during the off-season, the travel tickets will be even cheaper. Moreover, if you know someone traveling to either Dubai or Thailand this winter, you can ask them to get you the iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max.
Additionally, the Apple Care+ warranty program is also cheaper in these two countries for the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Prices of Apple Care+ Program for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
Thailand - 8290 THB = INR 19,700
UAE - 799 AED = INR 18,000
India = INR 28,900
All these phones are carrier unlocked and support normal Sim cards like the ones you get in India.
