Buying an iPhone 17 Pro takes 3 days in Switzerland, 160 in India

The World of Statistics developed an affordability measurement system that determines the number of eight-hour work shifts required to purchase Apple's iPhone 17 Pro at local wage rates. Workers in Luxembourg and Switzerland need only three full workdays to earn enough money for the device, while Americans require four complete shifts. Most nations within the G20 economic group fall below fifty working days to acquire a smartphone. India presents a stark contrast where employees must labor for 160 days to afford the same product due to median monthly earnings of just $310. Apple addresses such market disparities by releasing budget alternatives and currently ranks sixth among smartphone manufacturers in India, with 39 million units shipped during the second quarter of 2025.