Chanel Australia Price Analysis

As requested by the community, we’re going to do a full analysis of the Chanel Bag Prices In Australia versus other countries.

We already know that shopping designer goods in Aussie is pricey, but the question is how expensive?

We’re going to compare the AUD prices with the following countries:

United States
Canada
Euro countries

United Kingdom
Singapore
Hong Kong

Australia
Japan
China

South Korea
Thailand
Malaysia

For the euro countries, we’re going to pick Italy for this analysis, because it has the highest tax-refund rate.

The price analysis for Australians and travellers

This article is very helpful and informative, especially for Australians because we’re going to do the analysis in two parts:

1). For local Australians: the AUD prices with GST included will be compared with the prices tax excluded (after tax-refund) of other countries.

Why? Because Australian citizens need to pay GST if they shop in their own country, but they can apply for tax-refund in foreign countries.

2). For non-Australian citizens aka tourists or travellers: the AUD prices are GST excluded and will be compared with the prices tax-excluded (after tax-refund) of other countries.

Why? Because tourists and travellers are eligible for tax-refund in Australia and other foreign countries.

The bag analysis categories

We’re not going to analyze every handbag, but instead we’re going to categorize them in 4 parts:
1. the iconic handbags: like the Classic Flap Bag or the Reissue 2.55 Bag
2. the boy bags: like the Small Classic Boy Bags
3. the upcoming classics: like the Trendy CC Bag or Coco Handle Bag
4. the seasonal handbags: new bags that are only available in certain seasons.

The Content

There will be 4 chapters and in each chapter there are 3 sections:

1. The Classic Bags

1a. The Price Comparison
1b. Price differences for the (local) Australians
1c. Price differences for travellers/tourists

2. The Boy Bags

2a. The Price Comparison
2b. Price differences for the (local) Australians
2c. Price differences for travellers/tourists

3. The Upcoming Classic Bags

3a. The Price Comparison
3b. Price differences for the (local) Australians
3c. Price differences for travellers/tourists

4. The Seasonal Bags

4a. The Price Comparison
4b. Price differences for the (local) Australians
4c. Price differences for travellers/tourists

In the ‘b and c sections’, the table has 3 columns:
Column 1: Countries: referring to the country
Column 2: Price differences: the price differences in AUD
Column 3: Expensive Or Cheaper To Buy In Aussie: is it more expensive or cheaper to buy in Australia?

1. The Classic Bags

Chanel M/L Classic Flap Bag
Style code: A01112
Size: 10′ x 6′ x 2.5′ inches

The category of the Classic Bags includes the Classic Flap Bag, Reissue 2.55 Bag but also the Classic Wallets and Classic Wallet On Chain Bag.

In this analysis, we’re going to use the M/L Classic Flap Bag as an example. The current price of the M/L Classic Flap Bag in Australia is $7240 AUD with GST.

The price GST excluded is $6582 AUD.

The price GST excluded is the price after tax-refund.

1a. The Price Comparison

In the table below, there are 3 columns:

1). Countries: referring to the country
2). Prices Without Tax: these prices are already tax excluded due to tax-refund. Note: Europe prices are based on tax-refund rate in Italy because they have the highest rate. The tax-refunds are based on refund via credit card, but refund based on cash is slightly higher.
3). Prices converted AUD: the ‘Prices Without Tax’ are converted to AUD as per currency exchange rate on 12-8-2018.

Countries
Prices Without Tax
Prices Converted AUD

United States
$5300 USD
$7257 AUD

Europe
€3853 euro
$6026 AUD

United Kingdom
£3451 GBP
$6034 AUD

Singapore
$7022 SGD
$7002 AUD

Hong Kong
$41100 HKD
$7168 AUD

Japan
¥583625 JPY
$7207 AUD

China
¥33488 RMB
$6700 AUD

Canada
$6550 CAD
$6815 AUD

Malaysia
20450 MYR
$6854 AUD

South Korea
5766500 WON
$6995 AUD

Thailand
167293 Baht
$6883 AUD

1b. Price differences for the (local) Australians

In this analysis, we’re going to compare the ‘AUD prices GST included’ with the ‘prices after tax-refund’ of other countries in AUD (the prices from the table above).

For example; the current M/L Classic Bag price in AUD with GST is: $7240 AUD. The current price after tax-refund in Italy is €3853 euro. €3853 euro converted to AUD is $6026 AUD.

So the price differences is: $7240 AUD – $6026 AUD = $1214 AUD. So it’s $1214 AUD cheaper to buy in Italy.

The table below is separated in 3 columns:
1). Countries: referring to the country
2). Price differences: the price differences in AUD
3). Expensive Or Cheaper To Buy In Aussie: is it more expensive or cheaper to buy in Australia?

Countries
Price Differences
Expensive Or Cheaper To Buy In Aussie

United States
-$17 AUD
Cheaper

Europe
$1214 AUD
Expensive

United Kingdom
$1206 AUD
Expensive

Singapore
$238 AUD
Expensive

Hong Kong
$72 AUD
Expensive

Japan
$33 AUD
Expensive

China
$540 AUD
Expensive

Canada
$425 AUD
Expensive

Malaysia
$386 AUD
Expensive

South Korea
$245 AUD
Expensive

Thailand
$357 AUD
Expensive

It’s quite obvious that purchasing in another country is cheaper if you’re an Australian citizen that needs to pay 10% GST. But in the table above, you can compare the price differences and see where it’s the best location to buy.

1c. Price differences for travellers/tourists

In this analysis, we’re going to compare the ‘AUD prices after tax-refund’ with the ‘prices after tax-refund’ of other countries in AUD (the prices from the table 1b)

For example; the current M/L Classic Bag price in AUD after tax-refund is: $6582 AUD. The current price after tax-refund in Italy is €3853 euro. €3853 euro converted to AUD is $6026 AUD.

So the price differences is: $6582 AUD – $6026 AUD = $556 AUD. So it’s $556 AUD cheaper to buy in Italy than in Australia.

Countries
Price Differences
Expensive Or Cheaper To Buy In Aussie

United States
-$675 AUD
Cheaper

Europe
$556 AUD
Expensive

United Kingdom
$548 AUD
Expensive

Singapore
-$420 AUD
Cheaper

Hong Kong
-$586 AUD
Cheaper

Japan
-$625 AUD
Cheaper

China
-$118 AUD
Cheaper

Canada
-$233 AUD
Cheaper

Malaysia
-$272 AUD
Cheaper

South Korea
-$413 AUD
Cheaper

Thailand
-$301 AUD
Cheaper

2. The Boy Bags

Chanel Old Medium Classic Boy Bag
Style code: A67086
Size: 5.9′ x 9.8′ x 3.5′ inches

The category of the Boy Bags includes the Classic Boy Bag, but also the Classic Boy Wallets and Boy Wallet On Chain Bag.

In this analysis, we’re going to use the Old Medium Classic Boy Bag as an example. The current price of the Old Medium Classic Boy Bag in Australia is $6440 AUD with GST.

The price GST excluded is $5855 AUD.

2a. The Price Comparison

The price GST excluded is the price after tax-refund.

Countries
Prices Without Tax
Prices Converted AUD

United States
$4700 USD
$6435 AUD

Europe
€3423 euro
$5353 AUD

United Kingdom
£3010 GBP
$5262 AUD

Singapore
$6229 SGD
$6211 AUD

Hong Kong
$36500 HKD
$6366 AUD

Japan
¥517650 JPY
$6392 AUD

China
¥29757 RMB
$5952 AUD

Canada
$5800 CAD
$6034 AUD

Malaysia
18170 MYR
$6090 AUD

South Korea
5060000 WON
$6138 AUD

Thailand
146264 Baht
$6017 AUD

2b. Price differences for the (local) Australians

In this analysis, we’re going to compare the ‘AUD prices GST included’ with the ‘prices after tax-refund’ of other countries in AUD (the prices from the table above).

For example; the current Old Medium Classic Boy Bag price in AUD with GST is: $6440 AUD. The current price after tax-refund in Italy is €3423 euro. €3423 euro converted to AUD is $5353 AUD.

So the price differences is: $6440 AUD – $5353 AUD = $1087 AUD. So it’s $1087 AUD cheaper to buy in Italy.

Countries
Price Differences
Expensive Or Cheaper To Buy In Aussie

United States
$5 AUD
Expensive

Europe
$1087 AUD
Expensive

United Kingdom
$1178 AUD
Expensive

Singapore
$229 AUD
Expensive

Hong Kong
$74 AUD
Expensive

Japan
$48 AUD
Expensive

China
$488 AUD
Expensive

Canada
$406 AUD
Expensive

Malaysia
$350 AUD
Expensive

South Korea
$302 AUD
Expensive

Thailand
$423 AUD
Expensive

2c. Price differences for travellers/tourists

In this analysis, we’re going to compare the ‘AUD prices after tax-refund’ with the ‘prices after tax-refund’ of other countries in AUD (the prices from the table 2b)

For example; the current Old Medium Classic Boy Bag price in AUD after tax-refund is: $5855 AUD. The current price after tax-refund in Italy is €3423 euro. €3423 euro converted to AUD is $5353 AUD.

So the price differences is: $5855 AUD – $5353 AUD = $502 AUD. So it’s $502 AUD cheaper to buy in Italy than in Australia.

Countries
Price Differences
Expensive Or Cheaper To Buy In Aussie

United States
-$580 AUD
Cheaper

Europe
$502 AUD
Expensive

United Kingdom
$593 AUD
Expensive

Singapore
-$356 AUD
Cheaper

Hong Kong
-$511 AUD
Cheaper

Japan
-$537 AUD
Cheaper

China
-$97 AUD
Cheaper

Canada
-$179 AUD
Cheaper

Malaysia
-$235 AUD
Cheaper

South Korea
-$283 AUD
Cheaper

Thailand
-$162 AUD
Cheaper

3. The Upcoming Classic Bags

Chanel Medium Coco Handle Bag With Calfskin Handle
Style code: A92992
Size: 8.7′ x 13′ x 4.7′ inches

The category of the Upcoming Classic Bags includes the Trendy CC Bag, Coco Handle Bag, Gabrielle Bag, CC Filigree Bag.

In this analysis, we’re going to use the Medium Coco Handle Bag With Calfskin Handle as an example. The current price of the Medium Coco Handle Bag With Calfskin Handle in Australia is $5360 AUD with GST.

The price GST excluded is $4873 AUD.

The price GST excluded is the price after tax-refund.

3a. The Price Comparison

Countries
Prices Without Tax
Prices Converted AUD

United States
$4300 USD
$5887 AUD

Europe
€2967 euro
$4640 AUD

United Kingdom
£2923 GBP
$5111 AUD

Singapore
$5473 SGD
$5458 AUD

Hong Kong
$30100 HKD
$5250 AUD

Japan
¥449645 JPY
$5553 AUD

China
¥26026 RMB
$5205 AUD

Canada
$4800 CAD
$4994 AUD

Malaysia
17190 MYR
$5762 AUD

South Korea
4430000 WON
$5374 AUD

Thailand
132245 Baht
$5441 AUD

3b. Price differences for the (local) Australians

In this analysis, we’re going to compare the ‘AUD prices GST included’ with the ‘prices after tax-refund’ of other countries in AUD (the prices from the table above).

For example; the current Medium Coco Handle Bag With Calfskin Handle price in AUD with GST is: $5360 AUD. The current price after tax-refund in Italy is €2967 euro. €2967 euro converted to AUD is $4640 AUD.

So the price differences is: $5360 AUD – $4640 AUD = $720 AUD. So it’s $720 AUD cheaper to buy in Italy.

Countries
Price Differences
Expensive Or Cheaper To Buy In Aussie

United States
-$527 AUD
Cheaper

Europe
$720 AUD
Expensive

United Kingdom
$249 AUD
Expensive

Singapore
-$98 AUD
Cheaper

Hong Kong
$110 AUD
Expensive

Japan
-$193 AUD
Cheaper

China
$155 AUD
Expensive

Canada
$366 AUD
Expensive

Malaysia
-$402 AUD
Cheaper

South Korea
-$14 AUD
Cheaper

Thailand
-$81 AUD
Cheaper

3c. Price differences for travellers/tourists

In this analysis, we’re going to compare the ‘AUD prices after tax-refund’ with the ‘prices after tax-refund’ of other countries in AUD (the prices from the table 3b)

For example; the current Medium Coco Handle Bag With Calfskin Handle price in AUD after tax-refund is: $4873 AUD. The current price after tax-refund in Italy is €2967 euro. €2967 euro converted to AUD is $4640 AUD.

So the price differences is: $4873 AUD – $4640 AUD = $233 AUD. So it’s $233 AUD cheaper to buy in Italy than in Australia.

Countries
Price Differences
Expensive Or Cheaper To Buy In Aussie

United States
-$1014 AUD
Cheaper

Europe
$233 AUD
Expensive

United Kingdom
-$238 AUD
Cheaper

Singapore
-$585 AUD
Cheaper

Hong Kong
-$377 AUD
Cheaper

Japan
-$680 AUD
Cheaper

China
-$332 AUD
Cheaper

Canada
-$121 AUD
Cheaper

Malaysia
-$889 AUD
Cheaper

South Korea
-$501 AUD
Cheaper

Thailand
-$568 AUD
Cheaper

4. The Seasonal Bags

Chanel Chevron Waist Bag
Style code: A57592
Size: 4.3′ x 2.4′ x 7.1′ inches

The seasonal bags are the new handbags that are released in every new season. Some of them will stick and return in the future, but majority will be discontinued when the season is over.

In this analysis, we’re going to use the Chevron Waist Bag (from the F/W 2018 Collection Act 1) as an example. The current price of the Chevron Waist Bag in Australia is $4670 AUD with GST.

The price GST excluded is $4245 AUD.

The price GST excluded is the price after tax-refund.

4a. The Price Comparison

Countries
Prices Without Tax
Prices Converted AUD

United States
$3400 USD
$4656 AUD

Europe
€2406 euro
$3763 AUD

United Kingdom
£2157 GBP
$3771 AUD

Singapore
$4496 SGD
$4483 AUD

Hong Kong
$25700 HKD
$4482 AUD

Japan
¥364385 JPY
$4500 AUD

China
¥20748 RMB
$4150 AUD

Canada
$4100 CAD
$4265 AUD

Malaysia
12730 MYR
$4267 AUD

South Korea
4226000 WON
$5126 AUD

Thailand
105609 Baht
$4345 AUD

4b. Price differences for the (local) Australians

In this analysis, we’re going to compare the ‘AUD prices GST included’ with the ‘prices after tax-refund’ of other countries in AUD (the prices from the table above).

For example; the current Chevron Waist Bag (from the F/W 2018 Collection Act 1) price in AUD with GST is: $4670 AUD. The current price after tax-refund in Italy is €2406 euro. €2406 euro converted to AUD is $3763 AUD.

So the price differences is: $4670 AUD – $3763 AUD = $907 AUD. So it’s $907 AUD cheaper to buy in Italy.

Countries
Price Differences
Expensive Or Cheaper To Buy In Aussie

United States
$14 AUD
Expensive

Europe
$907 AUD
Expensive

United Kingdom
$899 AUD
Expensive

Singapore
$187 AUD
Expensive

Hong Kong
$188 AUD
Expensive

Japan
$170 AUD
Expensive

China
$520 AUD
Expensive

Canada
$405 AUD
Expensive

Malaysia
$403 AUD
Expensive

South Korea
-$456 AUD
Cheaper

Thailand
$325 AUD
Expensive

4c. Price differences for travellers/tourists

In this analysis, we’re going to compare the ‘AUD prices after tax-refund’ with the ‘prices after tax-refund’ of other countries in AUD (the prices from the table 4b)

For example; the current Chevron Waist Bag (from the F/W 2018 Collection Act 1) price in AUD after tax-refund is: $4245 AUD. The current price after tax-refund in Italy is €2406 euro. €2406 euro converted to AUD is $3763 AUD.

So the price differences is: $4245 AUD – $3763 AUD = $482 AUD. So it’s $482 AUD cheaper to buy in Italy than in Australia.

Countries
Price Differences
Expensive Or Cheaper To Buy In Aussie

United States
-$410 AUD
Cheaper

Europe
$482 AUD
Expensive

United Kingdom
$474 AUD
Expensive

Singapore
-$238 AUD
Cheaper

Hong Kong
-$237 AUD
Cheaper

Japan
-$255 AUD
Cheaper

China
$95 AUD
Expensive

Canada
-$20 AUD
Cheaper

Malaysia
-$22 AUD
Cheaper

South Korea
-$881 AUD
Cheaper

Thailand
-$100 AUD
Cheaper

As requested by the community, we’re going to do a full analysis of theversus other countries. We already know that shopping designer goods in Aussie is pricey, but the question is how expensive? We’re going to compare the AUD prices with the following countries:For the euro countries, we’re going to pick Italy for this analysis, because it has the highest tax-refund rate.This article is very helpful and informative, especially for Australians because we’re going to do the analysis in two parts: 1). For local Australians: the AUD prices with GST included will be compared with the prices tax excluded (after tax-refund) of other countries. Why? Because Australian citizens need to pay GST if they shop in their own country, but they can apply for tax-refund in foreign countries. 2). For non-Australian citizens aka tourists or travellers: the AUD prices are GST excluded and will be compared with the prices tax-excluded (after tax-refund) of other countries. Why? Because tourists and travellers are eligible for tax-refund in Australia and other foreign countries.We’re not going to analyze every handbag, but instead we’re going to categorize them in 4 parts: 1. the iconic handbags: like the Classic Flap Bag or the Reissue 2.55 Bag 2. the boy bags: like the Small Classic Boy Bags 3. the upcoming classics: like the Trendy CC Bag or Coco Handle Bag 4. the seasonal handbags: new bags that are only available in certain seasons.There will be 4 chapters and in each chapter there are 3 sections: