Price Comparison: Tripp Trapp Stokke highchair prices

Since 1932, the family owned Stokke company based in Norway has produced a wide range of ergonomic and unique furniture for different customer needs, including the Tripp Trapp highchair - “the chair that grows with the child.” The award-winning highchair is available in 11 different colors and with a wide range of optional accessories.

Recently, the Asian Wall Street Journal’s weekly Arbitrage column conducted a survey of prices for a Tripp Trapp Stokke highchair in various cities in Asia and around the world. The survey found that prices were considerably higher in Asia than in Europe. In fact, buying a Tripp Trapp Stokke highchair in Shanghai will cost you US$221 more - twice as much than if you were to buy one in London.

Price Comparison*

Shanghai	2,680 Yuan	US$393
Singapore	S$519	US$374
Kuala Lumpur	1,080 Ringgit	US$319
Hong Kong	HK$2,272	US$293
New York City	US$271	US$271
Paris	€169	US$253
Rome	€155	US$232
Frankfurt	€150	US$225
Brussels	€148	US$222
London	103 Pounds	US$172

* Natural finish. Prices are based upon foreign exchange rates as of Nov 11, 2009.