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rmc
on June 12, 2012
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Ask HN: Why is Apple ripping of European users? 1€...
I cannot see how governments spending money on education and hospitals means that Apple prices are higher?!
(Unless you're talking about higher sales tax/VAT?)
mkup
on June 12, 2012
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Yes, it's exactly what I'm saying: retail prices in Europe include VAT and it's about 20-25%, same as difference between the value of one dollar and one euro. And, in general, taxes are higher in Europe because of higher government spendings.
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(Unless you're talking about higher sales tax/VAT?)