By Dat Nguyen  &nbspSeptember 28, 2025 | 04:03 am PT

Which Southeast Asian city ranks first in iPhone 17 Pro affordability by workdays needed?

Commuters pass in front of a billboard displaying Apple’s newly launched iPhone 17 Pro in Bengaluru on September 18, 2025. Photo by AFP

Employees in this city can buy Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro with less than a week’s wages, while workers elsewhere in the region may need months of income to afford it.