India is the most expensive place to buy an iPhone 6S

They say time is money, but unfortunately Apple enthusiasts in India will need to spend more of both for the iPhone 6S. In addition to launching on October 16, three weeks after it was released in much of the Western world, the range will cost more in India than any other country, starting out at Rs 62,000 for the 16GB 6S — that’s the equivalent of $955, AU$1,310 or £620 for the entry-level model.

On the other end of the spectrum is the top-of-the-line 128GB 6S Plus, which will cost Rs 92,000, which converts directly to about $1,415, AU$1,950 or £925. The 16GB 6S costs $649 in America, AU$1,079 in Australia and £540 in the UK. That means Indians are paying $306 more than Americans, AU$231 more than Australians and £80 more than those in the UK.

Meanwhile, Americans pay $949 for the 128GB 6S Plus, a full $466 less than those in India. In Australia it’s AU$1,490, AU$460 cheaper, while those in the UK pay £790 — £135 less than Indians.

Ironically, the high pricing could prove a costly move for Apple, with analysts saying that such expensive smartphones will alienate almost all of its prospective userbase in India.