The global picture shows how quickly people can fund a new iPhone by comparing average salaries with official device prices. In Russia, the average monthly salary translates to enough earnings for an iPhone after roughly 28 days of work, based on quick-redemption data from DamProdam about Apple equipment pricing. This reflects how consumer prices and wages interact in real-world purchasing power.
In the context of saving speed for an iPhone, Russia has historically fallen behind many other nations. Data suggests it sits among the countries with longer saving times, with India, Turkey, and Argentina reporting shorter horizons for gathering the necessary funds to acquire a device like the iPhone. The comparison highlights how local wages and price levels shape consumer affordability across economies.
For residents in Switzerland, the path to a new iPhone 15 Pro appears notably swift — as few as four days of work could cover the cost under this framework. This places Switzerland near the top in a ranking of G20 economies by purchasing power parity for consumer electronics.
Moving to North America, the United States and Australia follow closely, with five and six days of wages respectively. Germany and Canada require about seven days, while the Netherlands comes in at eight days. These figures illustrate how national wage levels and device pricing converge to determine how quickly households can upgrade.
The iPhone index, used to compute these estimates, rests on the 128 GB iPhone 15 Pro’s official price and the average salary in each country. By standardizing the price point and income measure, the index provides a consistent lens for comparing affordability across diverse economies.
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