How We Compare Countries

Our country comparisons (Dubai vs India, USA vs India, Singapore vs India, Thailand vs India, Dubai vs USA) follow one consistent method.

1. Same phone, same storage

We compare the identical model and storage tier so the comparison is like-for-like.

2. Same currency

Every market price is converted to Indian rupees (INR) so you can compare directly against India — the market most of our readers buy from.

3. Taxes included

Each market's price includes its typical local VAT/GST (e.g. UAE 5%, India 18%, Thailand 7%). That's why the differences can look large.

4. Cheapest country highlighted

The cheapest market is ranked first and the saving vs your chosen country is shown.

5. Landed cost caveat

Buying abroad isn't free — customs duty, shipping and FX fees apply. Our landed-cost tools estimate these so you can see the true saving.