How Much Will the iPhone 17 Actually Cost You in Pakistan?

The new iPhone 17 lineup is here, and it’s making waves with some exciting new features. We’ve got the standard iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a brand-new, super-slim model, the iPhone 17 Air. While these phones are just beginning to roll out globally, it’s a good time to figure out what you can expect to pay for them here in Pakistan.

Getting an imported phone in Pakistan isn’t as simple as converting the US dollar price. There are some significant government taxes involved, specifically the PTA tax, which can be a real game-changer for the final cost. We’ve done the math to give you a clear idea of what these devices might retail for once they hit local stores.

Here’s a detailed look at the likely final prices for the iPhone 17 series in Pakistan:

• iPhone 17: The base model starts at $799 in the US. When you factor in the current exchange rate and the estimated PTA taxes, which range from around Rs. 128,766 for a passport to Rs. 154,293 for a CNIC, the total comes out to a minimum of Rs. 355,679. After local sellers add their profit margins, you should anticipate a final price somewhere between Rs. 360,000 and Rs. 400,000.
• iPhone 17 Air: This new, incredibly thin model is priced at $999. With the dollar conversion and the PTA taxes (about Rs. 151,322 for passport and Rs. 175,949 for CNIC), the total cost before any retail markup is roughly Rs. 435,035. Once you account for the retailer’s cut, the iPhone 17 Air will likely sell for Rs. 450,000 to Rs. 500,000.
• iPhone 17 Pro: The Pro model, which costs $1,099 in the US, is where the price really jumps. The PTA tax for this model is quite high—around Rs. 172,789 with a passport and Rs. 210,317 with a CNIC. This brings the total imported cost to at least Rs. 484,901. Expect to see it on shelves with a price tag between Rs. 500,000 and Rs. 550,000.
• iPhone 17 Pro Max: As the top-of-the-line model, the Pro Max starts at $1,199. With a PTA tax of approximately Rs. 182,710 for passport and Rs. 213,631 for CNIC, the initial cost is already high. You’re looking at a final retail price in Pakistan in the range of Rs. 550,000 to Rs. 600,000 once all the margins are included.

Keep in mind that these figures are for the base storage models. If you opt for more storage, the price will go up even higher. It’s clear that while the new iPhone 17 series offers some great new technology, it’s going to be a major financial commitment for buyers in Pakistan.