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MacBook Air 15-inch price in China

Apple Store prices in China for every MacBook Air 15-inch model, with tax, converted to pounds.

From · 16 GB memory · 512 GB

CN¥11,999about £1,352

US$1,791 · Includes 13% VAT

15th cheapest of 40 countriesChecked 6 Oct 2026

Every MacBook Air 15-inch model in China

Colour doesn't change the price: Midnight, Silver, Sky Blue and Starlight cost the same.

16 GB memory · 512 GBCN¥11,999Includes tax£1,352US$1,79115th cheapest of 40

16 GB memory · 1 TBCN¥14,249Includes tax£1,606US$2,12714th cheapest of 40

16 GB memory · 2 TBCN¥17,999Includes tax£2,028US$2,68612th cheapest of 40

16 GB memory · 4 TBCN¥25,499Includes tax£2,874US$3,80611th cheapest of 40

24 GB memory · 512 GBCN¥13,499Includes tax£1,521US$2,01514th cheapest of 40

24 GB memory · 1 TBCN¥15,749Includes tax£1,775US$2,35114th cheapest of 40

24 GB memory · 2 TBCN¥19,499Includes tax£2,197US$2,91012th cheapest of 40

24 GB memory · 4 TBCN¥26,999Includes tax£3,043US$4,03011th cheapest of 40

32 GB memory · 512 GBCN¥14,999Includes tax£1,690US$2,23914th cheapest of 40

32 GB memory · 1 TBCN¥17,249Includes tax£1,944US$2,57413th cheapest of 40

32 GB memory · 2 TBCN¥20,999Includes tax£2,366US$3,13412th cheapest of 40

32 GB memory · 4 TBCN¥28,499Includes tax£3,212US$4,25411th cheapest of 40

Price in China

16 GB memory · 512 GB, in Chinese yuan

CN¥11,999 since 2 Jul 2026, when Apple raised it from CN¥9,999.

Questions

Is the MacBook Air 15-inch cheaper in China than in the UK?

Yes. The 16 GB memory, 512 GB model costs CN¥11,999, about £1,352, in China. In the UK it costs £1,499, so it's £147 (10% 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 MacBook Air 15-inch cheapest?

Hong Kong, at about £1,154 for the 16 GB memory, 512 GB model. China is 15th 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¥1,080 on the 16 GB memory, 512 GB model. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.

Has the price changed?

Yes. Apple raised the 16 GB memory, 512 GB model from CN¥9,999 to CN¥11,999 on 2 Jul 2026.

How China compares

In pounds, with tax

Model

Hong KongCheapest£1,154£199 less (15%)

United StatesWith average sales tax£1,217£135 less (10%)

ChinaThis page£1,352Differences are against this

United KingdomYour market£1,499£147 more (11%)

BrazilMost expensive£2,697£1,345 more (99%)

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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 16 GB memory, 512 GB model: About CN¥1,080 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 = 100

General price level49

MacBook Air 15-inch, 16 GB memory · 512 GB vs US price111

General prices in China are 49% of the US level (2024). MacBook Air 15-inch, 16 GB memory · 512 GB costs 111% of its US price, with tax.

China: inflation, wages and prices

MacBook Air 15-inch in other countries

Nearest in price

13Switzerland£1,318 14Canada£1,352

15China (this page)£1,352

16Chile£1,353 17South Korea£1,400

Also in Asia

Hong Kong Malaysia Taiwan Vietnam Thailand

MacBook Air 15-inch in all 40 countries

Other Apple products in China

iMac 24-inchfrom CN¥12,499 Mac minifrom CN¥6,999 Mac Studiofrom CN¥19,999 MacBook Air 13-inchfrom CN¥9,999 MacBook Neofrom CN¥5,499

Sources 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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