
Chanel Price Decrease 2018 In Malaysia Compared To Other Countries

The Chanel Price Report 2018 Overview |
The prices of the M/L Classic Flap Bags went down by 14%. The prices of the Classic Boy Bags went also down by more than 14%. And we’ve seen the seasonal bags dropping by 5.66 to 6%. Amazing right? Everything is on sales? We should fly to Malaysia and load up our bags? Hold right there! Before you go on shopping spree in Malaysia, you need to read this report first in order to discover whether it’s currently the cheapest place to shop Chanel. We need to do some research right? Shopping ain’t easy, we know.
1. The price research
“Let’s say you’re a true travel girl and wants to fly around the world. You want to know which country is the cheapest to buy Chanel Bags and you’ve heard about the enormous price decreases in Malaysia. If you hop on the airplane to France or Singapore, you’re eligible for tax-refund. But you keep wondering: ‘is it really a lot cheaper to buy in Malaysia today?’. And you wish there was a cheat sheet.” So how are we going to conduct this research:- 1. We are going to compare the prices of Malaysia with the following countries:
- 2. Then we’re going to compare the prices of the Classic Flap Bags, Classic Boy Bags and the Seasonal Bags. Or not?
- 3. As final, we’re going to make a conclusion about whether it’s really cheaper to buy in Malaysia today.
United States | Canada | Euro countries |
United Kingdom | Singapore | Hong Kong |
Australia | Japan | China |
Korea | Thailand |
2. The Classic Flap Bag Malaysia Price Comparison

Chanel Classic Flap Bag
Let’s begin with comparing the retail prices versus the prices without Tax.
In the analysis below, we’re going to take the Chanel Small Classic Flap Bag as an example. We’re going to use the current prices as per 30 June 2018 from different countries to do the comparison.
Secondly, the ‘Price Without Tax’ means that the retail prices are deducted from consumer tax through the tax-refund process. Note that some countries do not allow tax-refund, such as Canada.
2a. The retail prices versus prices exclusive tax
Country | Retail prices | Price without Tax |
United States | $4700 | $4700 |
Euro countries | €3990 | €3432 |
United Kingdom | £3560 | £3079 |
Singapore | $6800 | $6417 |
Hong Kong | $36600 | $36600 |
Australia | $6450 | $5864 |
Japan | ¥551880 | ¥518665 |
China | ¥32800 | ¥29848 |
Canada | $5800 | $5800 |
Malaysia | 18220 MYR | 18220 MYR |
South Korea | 5600000 WON | 5150000 WON |
Thailand | ฿159500 | ฿148915 |
2b. Converting the MYR prices
The next thing we’re going to do, is to take the Small Classic Flap Bag in MYR price. Then convert the MYR price into the currencies of other countries. And use the converted prices to compare with the prices (tax excluded) of other countries.For example: The ‘Price Without Tax’ of the Small Classic Flap Bag in Euro countries is €3432 euro. The current price of the Small Classic Flap Bag in Malaysia is 18220 MYR. Convert 18220 MYR to euro is: €3875 euro. *Currency conversion rate as per 29-6-2018.
Country | Price without Tax | MYR prices converted |
United States | $4700 | $4514 |
Euro countries | €3432 | €3875 |
United Kingdom | £3079 | £3454 |
Singapore | $6417 | $6159 |
Hong Kong | $36600 | $35543 |
Australia | $5864 | $6132 |
Japan | ¥518665 | ¥501223 |
China | ¥29848 | ¥29940 |
Canada | $5800 | $5991 |
South Korea | 5150000 WON | 5048398 WON |
Thailand | ฿148915 | ฿149376 |
2c. The differences and the results
Now to make things more interesting, we’re going to calculate the differences.As an example: The ‘Price Without VAT’ of the Small Classic Flap Bag in euro countries is €3432 euro. The price in Malaysia is 18220 MYR. 18220 MYR converted to euro is: €3875 euro.
- The difference is: €3432 euro – €3875 euro = -€444 euro.
Country | The differences | Cheaper or expensive to shop in Malaysia? |
United States | $186 | Cheaper in Malaysia |
Euro countries | -€444 | Expensive in Malaysia |
United Kingdom | -£375 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Singapore | $258 | Cheaper in Malaysia |
Hong Kong | $1057 | Cheaper in Malaysia |
Australia | -$269 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Japan | ¥17442 | Cheaper in Malaysia |
China | -¥92 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Canada | -$191 | Expensive in Malaysia |
South Korea | 101602 WON | Cheaper in Malaysia |
Thailand | -฿461 | About the same |
2d. The Classic Bag conclusion
It’s more expensive to buy the Classic Bags in the US than in Malaysia. However, it’s cheaper to buy in euro countries (including the UK) than in Malaysia. But take also note that there aren’t much differences in prices between China and Malaysia. We took the Small Classic Flap Bag as example. But this analysis is also an conclusion for all Classic Bags and Accessories. It includes all Classic Flap Bag sizes like the Small, Jumbo, Maxi, XXL and also the Reissue 2.55 in size 224, 225, 226 and 227.3. The Classic Boy Bag Malaysia Price Comparison

Chanel Medium Classic Boy Bag (Old Medium)
Like in the Classic Flap Bag analysis, we will start comparing the retail prices with the ‘prices without Tax’.
In the example below, we’re going to take the Chanel Medium Classic Boy Bag (Old Medium) as an example. We’re going to use the current prices as per 30 June 2018 from different countries to do the comparison.
Just to note you again: the ‘Price Without Tax’ means that the retail prices are already deducted from consumer tax through the tax-refund process.
3a. The retail prices versus prices exclusive tax
Country | Retail prices | Price without Tax |
United States | $4700 | $4700 |
Euro countries | €3980 | €3423 |
United Kingdom | £3480 | £3010 |
Singapore | $6600 | $6228 |
Hong Kong | $36500 | $36500 |
Australia | $6440 | $5855 |
Japan | ¥550800 | ¥517650 |
China | ¥32700 | ¥29757 |
Canada | $5550 | $5550 |
Malaysia | 18170 MYR | 18170 MYR |
South Korea | 5490000 WON | 5048839 WON |
Thailand | ฿156500 | ฿146112 |
3b. Converting the MYR prices
We’re going to take the ‘prices without Tax’ and compare them with the current price in Malaysia. Before we do that, we need to convert the price from MYR to other currencies first.For example: The ‘Price Without Tax’ of the Medium Classic Boy Bag (Old Medium) in Euro countries is €3423 euro. The current price of the Medium Classic Boy Bag (Old Medium) in Malaysia is 18170 MYR. Convert 18220 MYR to euro is: €3864 euro. *Currency conversion rate as per 29-6-2018.
Country | Price without Tax | MYR prices converted |
United States | $4700 | $4501 |
Euro countries | €3423 | €3864 |
United Kingdom | £3010 | £3432 |
Singapore | $6228 | $6141 |
Hong Kong | $36500 | $35322 |
Australia | $5855 | $6094 |
Japan | ¥517650 | ¥498111 |
China | ¥29757 | ¥29759 |
Canada | $5550 | $5953 |
South Korea | 5048839 WON | 5015860 WON |
Thailand | ฿146112 | ฿148966 |
3c. The differences and the results
Now let’s see the differences and the conclusions.As an example: The ‘Price Without VAT’ of the Medium Classic Boy Bag (Old Medium in euro countries is €3423 euro. The price in Malaysia is 18170 MYR. 18170 MYR converted to euro is: €3864 euro.
- The difference is: €3423 euro – €3864 euro = -€441 euro.
Country | Price without Tax | Cheaper or expensive to shop in Malaysia? |
United States | $199 | Cheaper in Malaysia |
Euro countries | -€441 | Expensive in Malaysia |
United Kingdom | -£422 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Singapore | $88 | Cheaper in Malaysia |
Hong Kong | $1178 | Cheaper in Malaysia |
Australia | -$239 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Japan | ¥19539 | Cheaper in Malaysia |
China | -¥2 | About the same as in Malaysia |
Canada | -$403 | Expensive in Malaysia |
South Korea | 32979 WON | Cheaper in Malaysia |
Thailand | -฿2854 | Expensive in Malaysia |
3d. The Classic Boy Bag conclusion
Before the price decrease in Malaysia, the Classic Boy Bags were already less expensive in the euro countries and in the UK. Today, it’s still cheaper to buy in Europe. The price differences between China and Malaysia are about the same. In Singapore it’s only $88 SGD cheaper. This analysis is about all Classic Boy Bags including small accessories.4. The Seasonal Bag Malaysia Price Comparison

Chanel Small Coco Luxe Bag
In calculation of the seasonal bag price comparison, we’re going to take Chanel Small Coco Luxe Flap Bag as an example. The Coco Luxe Bag is from the Spring Summer 2018 Collection. We’re also going to use the current prices as per 30 June 2018 from different countries to do the analysis.
Just for the clarification, the ‘Price Without Tax’ means that the retail prices are already deducted from consumer tax through the tax-refund process.
4a. The retail prices versus prices exclusive tax
Country | Retail prices | Price without Tax |
United States | $4800 | $4800 |
Euro countries | €4490 | €3862 |
United Kingdom | £4070 | £3521 |
Singapore | $7540 | $7115 |
Hong Kong | $39400 | $39400 |
Australia | $6990 | $6355 |
Japan | ¥621000 | ¥583625 |
China | ¥36900 | ¥33579 |
Canada | $6250 | $6250 |
South Korea | 6350000 WON | 5839732 WON |
Thailand | ฿185500 | ฿173214 |
4b. Converting the MYR prices
In this analysis, we need to compare the current price in Malaysia with the prices (without tax) of other countries. To do that, we need to convert the MYR price into the currencies of other countries.For example: The ‘Price Without Tax’ of the Small Coco Luxe Flap Bag in Euro countries is €3862 euro. The current price in Malaysia is 22200 MYR. Convert 22200 MYR to euro is: €4719 euro. *Currency conversion rate as per 29-6-2018.
Country | Price without Tax | MYR prices converted |
United States | $4800 | $5499 |
Euro countries | €3862 | €4719 |
United Kingdom | £3521 | £4193 |
Singapore | $7115 | $7501 |
Hong Kong | $39400 | $43157 |
Australia | $6355 | $7444 |
Japan | ¥583625 | ¥608521 |
China | ¥33579 | ¥36372 |
Canada | $6250 | $7273 |
South Korea | 5839732 WON | 6128679 WON |
Thailand | ฿173214 | ฿182006 |
4c. The differences and the results
Now let’s see the differences.As an example: The ‘Price Without VAT’ of the Small Coco Luxe Flap Bag in euro countries is €3862 euro. The price in Malaysia is 22200 MYR. 22200 MYR converted to euro is: €4719 euro.
- The difference is: €3862 euro – €4719 euro = -€858 euro.
Country | Price without Tax | Cheaper or expensive to shop in Malaysia? |
United States | -$699 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Euro countries | -€858 | Expensive in Malaysia |
United Kingdom | -£672 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Singapore | -$386 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Hong Kong | -$3757 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Australia | -$1090 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Japan | -¥24896 | Expensive in Malaysia |
China | -¥2793 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Canada | -$1023 | Expensive in Malaysia |
South Korea | -288946 WON | Expensive in Malaysia |
Thailand | -฿8791 | Expensive in Malaysia |
Kelly
How about Chanel gabrielle analysis via Singapore dollar and MYR?
Alex
Please check: https://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-gabrielle-bag/
Theresa Justice
Please help me. Im looking for a certain Chanel Flapbag. Style # A49889 Y07458. Its from 2013 Fall Act ‘ll. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks
BMB
Hi Theresa, are u looking for a pre-owned or like-new? Because this handbag is no longer in production.
Trace
Prices you took are for the small flap not ML. Even so, prices aren’t acurate. Small flap is 6800 in Singapore now. You may want to re-calculate.
And besides considering VAT, also consider the availability. Doesn’t mean you want to buy, it will be available for you.
Bragmybag Team
Trace, thank you so much for pointing that out. Yes the prices are from the Small Classic Flap Bag. We have re-checked everything including the prices. And your statement about the availability is true, but that’s not within our control. Thank you =)