We know from before that countries like Russia, India and Brazil sell the most expensive iPhones in the world, both in relative and absolute terms. While the iPhone 5 is yet to launch in these markets (Apple plans to have the gizmo available in 100 countries across 240 carriers by year's end), with today's addition of 22 new countries the iPhone 5 is now officially available in 31 major territories around the world.
One thing becomes readily apparent just glancing at Apple's localized online stores: the iPhone 5 prices vary depending on the region, based on local policies, taxes and other factors influencing price calculations...