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iPad Air 13-inch price in China
Apple Store prices in China for every iPad Air 13-inch model, with tax, converted to pounds.
From · Wi-Fi · 128 GB
US$1,149 · Includes 13% VAT
Every iPad Air 13-inch model in China
Colour doesn't change the price: Blue, Purple, Space Gray and Starlight cost the same.
Price in China
Wi-Fi · 128 GB, in Chinese yuanCN¥7,699 since 26 Jun 2026, when Apple raised it from CN¥6,499.
Questions
Is the iPad Air 13-inch cheaper in China than in the UK?
Yes. The Wi-Fi, 128 GB model costs CN¥7,699, about £868, in China. In the UK it costs £949, so it's £81 (9% of the price in the UK) less in China.
Does the price include tax?
Yes. Apple's prices in China include 13% VAT.
Where is the iPad Air 13-inch cheapest?
Hong Kong, at about £721 for the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model. China is 20th cheapest of 40.
Can visitors get the tax back in China?
Yes. Spend at least CN¥200 and you can claim about 9% back after fees: about CN¥693 on the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.
Has the price changed?
Yes. Apple raised the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model from CN¥6,499 to CN¥7,699 on 26 Jun 2026.
How China compares
In pounds, with tax
40 countries. Differences are against the price in China; percentages are of that price. Prices for the US include our average sales tax.
Tax
Apple's prices in China include 13% VAT.
Tax refund for visitors
- Scheme
- Departure tax refund for overseas tourists
- Minimum spend
- CN¥200
- Refund
- About 9% after fees
- On the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model
- About CN¥693 back
Claimed when you leave the country. Estimate: the rate after fees depends on the shop. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.
Prices in China in general
US = 100General prices in China are 49% of the US level (2024). iPad Air 13-inch, Wi-Fi · 128 GB costs 113% of its US price, with tax.
China: inflation, wages and pricesiPad Air 13-inch in other countries
Nearest in price
18Singapore£85619France£865
Also in Asia
iPad Air 13-inch in all 40 countries
Other Apple products in China
iPadfrom CN¥3,799iPad Air 11-inchfrom CN¥5,999iPad minifrom CN¥4,799iPad Pro 11-inchfrom CN¥10,799iPad Pro 13-inchfrom CN¥13,299Sources and method
Prices collected from Apple's public website for China, checked 6 Oct 2026, with tax as Apple shows it. Converted at European Central Bank reference rates from 6 Oct 2026. Not affiliated with Apple. For guidance only, not tax or financial advice.
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