Price comparison: Christian Dior lady’s wallet

Christian Dior along with its competitors Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Versace and Prada is one of the best known names in luxury retail and fashion. Hence, the Asian Wall Street Journal’s weekly Arbitrage column has recently conducted a survey of prices for a Christian Dior lady’s wallet in various cities in Asia and around the world. The survey found that prices were actually highest in Asia and lowest in Europe and North America. However, we assume that these prices are for an authentic Christian Dior lady’s wallet.

Price Comparison*

Shanghai	5,500 Yuan	US$805
Jakarta	7.3 Million Rupiahs	US$774
Singapore	S$980	US$703
Bangkok	23,000 Baht	US$693
Kuala Lumpur	2,260 Ringgit	US$664
Hong Kong	HK$5,100	US$658
Brussels	€445	US$656
Rome	€420	US$619
Paris	€400	US$589
London	360 Pounds	US$585
New York	US$574	US$574

* Prices based upon exchange rates as of December 9, 2009.