Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) announced October 2022 inflation data for the year 2023. revaluation rate has also been determined. Accordingly, the revaluation rate for 2023 was recorded as 122.93 percent. In other words, citizens can pay taxes, fees and traffic fines next year if the president doesn’t change anything. with an increase of 122.93 percent they will pay.

Among the official payments affected by the revaluation rate are: IMEI Registration Fee. As is known, a phone bought abroad must be actively used in Turkey, if a certain payment is made and the IMEI number of the phone is registered in the database in Turkey. This payment amount was 2,732 TL for the year 2022. If President Erdogan does nothing and the revaluation rate remains constant, for a phone purchased abroad in 2023. 6,091 TL IMEI registration fee must be paid.

Does it still make sense to bring telephones from abroad in 2023?

This is very common in Turkey. Citizens with the opportunity to go abroad goes alone or by receiving a phone call from different countries through an acquaintance abroad, registering IMEI in Turkey and using it. In particular, the fact that prices in Europe and the US are both suitable for exchange rates and the taxes are low compared to those in our country has brought significant benefits to citizens to this day. Well, this situation will continue into 2023. will it be valid??

How much will it cost to ‘bring’ a phone from abroad in 2022?

How much will it cost to ‘bring’ a phone from abroad in 2023?

*1,000 euros is taken as an example price.
**IMEI registration fee updated for 2023 based on revaluation rate.

As you can see in the comparison above, when you get a call from a relative from abroad, you don’t get any extra payments except for the IMEI raise. Therefore, whatever phone you buy, if a relative from abroad takes it, you will receive it next year. It costs 3,359 TL extra. But what if you don’t have a family member to pick up the phone and bring it to you, and you go abroad to pick up the phone yourself? Let’s explain this with a real example.

We went to Italy and bought the iPhone 14 Pro and came back… How much will it cost if we get it next year?

You will have those who remember; Melihcan Örus from Webtekno YouTube team has embarked on a long journey for our valued followers, went to italy and he bought the iPhone 14 Pro and returned home. Melihcan, who had a short vacation in the process, spent 2,472 euros (including the iPhone 14 Pro itself).about 45,220 TL) was included. Let’s revisit this journey as if we were in 2023. Assuming the calendars are 2023, let’s go to Italy and buy an iPhone 14 Pro. What will our costs be?

The amount that will come out of Melih’s pocket if he went to Italy in 2022 for the iPhone 14 Pro:

The likely amount that will come out of Melih’s pocket after returning to Italy for the iPhone 14 Pro in 2023:

*Travel expenses are updated for 2023 based on average inflation in Europe.
**IMEI registration fee updated for 2023 based on revaluation rate.

In the scenario where the exchange rate remains at the current level and Apple does not increase the prices of iPhone Turkey, it does not seem a profitable purchase to buy iPhone 14 Pro from Italy and come to Turkey next year. Because the instant Turkey price of the iPhone 14 Pro 39,999 TL List as.

Under the current circumstances, it is better to go to Italy in 2023 and buy an iPhone 14 Pro than in Turkey. It costs 10,000 TL more resembling. It is difficult to say which option makes more sense, because the difference of 10 thousand TL can also be seen as the cost of a weekend trip in Italy.

Remark: The IMEI registration fee for 2023 has not yet been formalized and the president has the power to reduce or increase the revaluation rate by 50 percent before it becomes official.
Remark: When preparing the content, the euro exchange rate on Thursday, November 2, 2022 at 4.20 pm has been assumed.

Do you think it makes sense to buy a phone from abroad with the 2023 IMEI registration fee?