Price comparison: Victorinox Swiss Army Knife prices

The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife has existed for over 100 years and are widely available around the world. Hence, the Asian Wall Street Journal’s weekly Arbitrage column conducted a survey of prices for a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife in various cities in Asia and around the world. The survey found that prices varied considerably with those in Shanghai paying the most while those in Jakarta paid the least. 

Price Comparison*

Shanghai	153 Yuan	US$22.41
Brussels	€12	US$17.95
Sydney	A$19	US$17.27
Kuala Lumpur	58 Ringgit	US$17.22
Singapore	S$24	US$17.15
Rome	€11	US$16.47
Frankfurt	€10.90	US$16.32
Paris	€10.50	US$15.72
Hong Kong	HK$120	US$15.48
New York City	US$13.65	US$13.65
London	8 Pounds	US$13.08
Manila	600 Pesos	US$12.76
Jakarta	112,667 Rupiahs	US$11.99

* Classic SD, red, product No. 0622300. Prices are based on foreign exchange rates as of October 21, 2009.