Taxes Push Overseas iPad Prices Up
Posted in: ipad, Today's Chili
Apple has set the pricing for the international versions of the iPad and begun accepting orders for shipment by May 28, which has allowed foreign buyers to compare their prices to what Apple has charged Americans.
Naturally, some aren’t happy with the comparison.
In Canada, for example, the price on the Wi-Fi iPad ranges from $549 to $749 Canadian; prices for the 3G version range from $679 to $879. In the U.K., where the government tacks on a 17.5 value-added tax (VAT), the Wi-Fi iPad is priced from £429 to £599, while the 3G version range from £529.00 to £699.00.
In the U.S., of course, prices range from $499 to $699 for the Wi-Fi model, and from $629 to $829 for the iPad 3G. That means that U.K. buyers are paying a 27 percent premium for the high-end 3G model, on top of what they might be paying for wireless plans from O2 and Orange.
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