The price comparison group’s data reveals that the UK and Ireland has the most expensive release prices amongst English-speaking countries – a whopping £63 higher than the US.
Unsurprisingly, the US offers the best value iPad Mini at £205 ($329), but the average price in countries where English is an official language is £234.73.
God help you if you’re looking to buy an iPad Mini in a non-English speaking country, as the price average is £270.53.
The UK was in 16th position in amongst the 28 countries, with Hungary bringing up the rear with an iPad Mini price of £288.15.
All prices are for the entry-level 16GB iPad Mini with Wi-Fi only.
Here’s the full list of countries, including prices with and without VAT:
RANK | APPLE STORE | iPad mini Wifi (16 GB) (GBP incl. VAT) |
iPad mini Wifi (16 GB) (GBP excl. VAT) |
VAT | LOCAL CURRENCY |
#1 | USA | £205.90 | £205.90 | 0.00% | $329,00 |
#2 | Canada | £207.80 | £197.90 | 5.00% | $329,00 |
#3 | Hong Kong | £209.10 | £209.10 | 0.00% | HK$2.588,00 |
#4 | Singapore | £229.22 | £214.23 | 7.00% | S$448,00 |
#5 | South Korea | £238.16 | £216.51 | 10.00% | W420.000 |
#6 | Australia | £238.31 | £216.65 | 10.00% | $369.00 |
#7 | New Zealand | £243.85 | £212.04 | 15.00% | $479,00 |
#8 | Luxembourg | £253.32 | £220.28 | 15.00% | 312,69 € |
#9 | Switzerland | £253.76 | £234.97 | 8.00% | SFr. 379,00 |
#10 | Belgium | £266.54 | £220.28 | 21.00% | 329,00 € |
#11 | Germany | £266.54 | £223.98 | 19.00% | 329,00 € |
#12 | Spain | £266.54 | £220.28 | 21.00% | 329,00 € |
#13 | Italy | £266.54 | £220.28 | 21.00% | 329,00 € |
#14 | Netherlands | £266.54 | £220.28 | 21.00% | 329,00 € |
#15 | Austria | £266.54 | £222.11 | 20.00% | 329,00 € |
#16 | UK | £269.00 | £224.17 | 20.00% | £269,00 |
#17 | Ireland | £274.64 | £223.28 | 23.00% | 339,00 € |
#18 | Portugal | £274.64 | £223.28 | 23.00% | 339,00 € |
#19 | Finland | £274.64 | £223.28 | 23.00% | 339,00 € |
#20 | France | £274.64 | £229.63 | 19.60% | 339,00 € |
#21 | Thailand | £274.83 | £256.85 | 7.00% | 13,500.00 THB |
#22 | Czech Republic | £275.42 | £229.51 | 20.00% | 8.490,00 Kc |
#23 | Japan | £275.64 | £262.51 | 5.00% | ¥28.800 |
#24 | Sweden | £280.33 | £224.26 | 25.00% | 2.995,00 kr |
#25 | Norway | £281.99 | £225.59 | 25.00% | kr 2.590,00 |
#26 | Denmark | £282.22 | £225.77 | 25.00% | kr 2.599,00 |
#27 | Poland | £283.60 | £230.57 | 23.00% | 1.449,00 zt |
#28 | Hungary | £288.15 | £226.89 | 27.00% | 99.990,00 Ft |