Apple Significantly Increases Prices In Many Countries

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Posted March 10, 2015 at 6:00am by iClarified

Apple significantly raised its prices in many countries today including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Portugal, and others. The price increase is to adjust for the stronger U.S. dollar.

Taking Canada as an example, Apple has increased the price of the iPhone 6 from $749-$969 to $839-$1099. That's an increase of 12%-13.4%. Currently, 1 USD = 1.26 CAD. Comparing the starting price of the iPhone 6 in the U.S. ($649) to the new price in Canada ($839), the difference is 29.3%.

Apple also increased prices of its other devices including the Thunderbolt Display ($999 to $1199 CAD) and 15-inch Retina MacBook ($2099-$2699 to $2449-$3049 CAD).

If you're planning to purchase an Apple device, take a look at your online Apple Store to see if its price has changed.

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Apple Significantly Increases Prices In Many Countries

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Syd - March 10, 2015 at 3:45pm

Another good radon to Swatch to Android

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gamerscul9870 - March 10, 2015 at 3:48pm

Not entirely.

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NoGoodNick - March 10, 2015 at 2:24pm

Yeah, as if a $17,000 Apple Watch wasn't already exclusive enough!

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dave vangina - March 10, 2015 at 12:13pm

nothing to worry, Cupertino increased also salaries in those countries so all these products are as affordable as before.

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iGreed - March 10, 2015 at 11:47am

I see... So their China workers demanded salary increase hence they increase the prices aswell? Jk.

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gamerscul9870 - March 10, 2015 at 3:05pm

Or because Apple is increasing its quality with products thereby paying for more durable material.

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currencymaster - March 11, 2015 at 2:22am

no the value of their currency is a lot lower compared to USD so for Apple to make the same amount of money in terms of king dollar - the prices has to be raised. #education

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aR!ff - March 10, 2015 at 9:06am

Malaysia also increased iPhone price...!!!! From RM.2399 to 2549.00 (16GB)

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AppleMan12 - March 11, 2015 at 11:58am

They should increase their aviation safety standards too...

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Hey - March 10, 2015 at 7:37am

Gmc

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umer - March 10, 2015 at 7:30am

Hence proving that most people will believe all the hokey, all the time ,,,, and be proud of it !!!

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Matt - March 10, 2015 at 7:12am

In Australia the 15" MBPS Retina went from $2999 last night to $3499 today!!!

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Bhatutta - March 10, 2015 at 6:54am

Apple needs more cash to fund that iCar project. I think Apple's customers are more than happy to give Apple more money, eventhough Apple's profit is on an all time high.

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gamerscul9870 - March 10, 2015 at 7:56am

Or gearing up newer improved products from before and having prices increased to have us believe that.

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Genie - March 10, 2015 at 2:55pm

It's always funny to read other companies fanboys comment on Apple. A you (probably don't) know, all products from China or Taiwan are traded in US dollars, as you (probably don't) know, the US dollar is currently at its strongest point in history, for example from 1,4 €/$ to 1,1 €/$ and still growing.

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p000ter - March 10, 2015 at 6:23am

looks like it's a good excuse for Canadians to head across the border for a bit.

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Tim Cook - March 10, 2015 at 8:42am

You really need Apple to give you a reason to leave Canada? Isn't Canada a good enough reason to leave?

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Peter Peter - March 10, 2015 at 12:10pm

Had har. Yes. People are just flocking to Canada. Right.

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Zack b - March 10, 2015 at 5:57pm

You do realize that the exchange rate practically makes the price the same at this point?

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Peterisverywitty - March 11, 2015 at 1:17am

Yes Peter you are correct, as a matter of fact Canada is one of the most sought after countries to live in. I wouldn't say people flock, but that's your choice of words.

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