Apple Vision Pro Expected to Exceed Rs. 1.2 Million Price Tag in Pakistan

 

The introduction of the Apple Vision Pro has stirred considerable excitement within the virtual reality (VR) headset market, boasting impressive capabilities that transcend traditional VR headsets. Despite Apple's reluctance to categorize it solely as a VR headset, the recently unveiled 'Spatial Computer' has garnered global attention among tech enthusiasts.

In the United States, the Apple Vision Pro carries a hefty price tag of $3499. Many in Pakistan eagerly await its arrival in the local market, curious about its potential price point. However, determining its price in Pakistan isn't as simple as converting the USD price to Pakistani Rupees (PKR).

Apart from the base market value, various additional costs such as import taxes, duties, and retailer margins need to be considered. Given these factors, the anticipated price of the Apple Vision Pro in Pakistan is anticipated to exceed its USD equivalent.

At the current exchange rate, $3499 translates to approximately Rs. 970,053. When factoring in import taxes and duties, the price could easily surpass the Rs. 1,100,000 mark. Furthermore, retailers typically apply an additional margin to ensure profitability, further elevating the price for consumers.

Considering these elements, it is estimated that the Apple Vision Pro's price in Pakistan could hover around Rs. 1,200,000. However, this remains a conservative estimate, taking into account the economic landscape of Pakistan.

Additionally, it's worth noting that the $3499 price tag applies to the base model with 256 GB storage. The variant with 1 TB storage is priced at $3899 in the US. Given the increased storage capacity and additional features, the price for the fully loaded variant in Pakistan may surpass Rs. 1,300,000 at retail outlets.