Switzerland (4 Days) vs. Turkey (73 Days)—Where Does Your Country Rank?

The latest data reveals a staggering gap in purchasing power for Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro (128GB). While a Swiss worker can afford it in just 4 working days, someone in Turkey must toil for 73 days—the longest in the world.

Here’s how countries stack up, why the disparity exists, and what it says about global wages and tech affordability.


The Global iPhone 16 Pro Index: Work Days Required
(Ranked from fewest to most working days)

  1. Switzerland

    • Avg. Daily Wage: $340

    • iPhone 16 Pro Price: $1,199

    • Work Days Needed: 4

  2. USA

    • Avg. Daily Wage: $240

    • iPhone 16 Pro Price: $1,199

    • Work Days Needed: 5

  3. Singapore

    • Avg. Daily Wage: $220

    • iPhone 16 Pro Price: $1,299

    • Work Days Needed: 6

  4. Germany

    • Avg. Daily Wage: $190

    • iPhone 16 Pro Price: $1,299

    • Work Days Needed: 7

  5. Japan

    • Avg. Daily Wage: $150

    • iPhone 16 Pro Price: $1,199

    • Work Days Needed: 8

  6. UAE

    • Avg. Daily Wage: $140

    • iPhone 16 Pro Price: $1,199

    • Work Days Needed: 9

  7. China

    • Avg. Daily Wage: $50

    • iPhone 16 Pro Price: $1,199

    • Work Days Needed: 24

  8. Brazil

    • Avg. Daily Wage: $30

    • iPhone 16 Pro Price: $1,599*

    • Work Days Needed: 53

  9. Turkey

    • Avg. Daily Wage: $16

    • iPhone 16 Pro Price: $1,199

    • Work Days Needed: 73

Note: Prices vary by region due to taxes/import fees (e.g., Brazil's high tariffs).



Why Such Extreme Differences?

  1. Wage Disparity

    • Swiss workers earn 20x more daily than Turkish workers.

    • Even in wealthy nations, tech affordability varies (e.g., Germans work 3 extra days vs. Americans due to higher iPhone prices in Europe).

  2. Currency & Taxes

    • Emerging markets face weak currencies (e.g., Turkish lira’s 80% drop since 2018) and import taxes (Brazil adds ~60% to tech prices).

  3. Apple’s Pricing Strategy

    • iPhones cost up to 30% more in countries like India and Brazil due to localization costs.

Key Takeaways

  • Purchasing power ≠ tech access: A phone is a luxury in some nations, a week’s work in others.

  • Globalization’s paradox: While tech connects the world, affordability gaps widen.

  • The “Apple Premium”: Apple products demand 2-3x more work days than Android flagships in most countries.

Where Do You Stand?

Calculate your own “iPhone Work Days”:
(iPhone Price ÷ Your Daily Wage) = Work Days Needed

Example:

  • Salary: $60/day → $1,199 iPhone → 20 work days.

Final Thought: A Symbol of Inequality?

The iPhone has become a benchmark for economic disparity. While some debate its necessity, the data underscores a harsh truth: For billions, even “basic” tech remains out of reach.

How many days would YOU need to work? Share your results below! 👇

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