Chanel Price after 27th March 2024 hike in US, UK and Europe

Yes we were spot on when we predicted in Jan 2024 that the next price hike for Chanel will be in March 2024.

On March 27th 2024, Chanel decide to increase its price again. This is a global price hike where the price is increased whether you are in US, UK, Singapore or Europe.

Following is the price list when we compared its against the price before 27 March 2024 and 2023 in the US.

After March 27, 202420242023
Chanel Classic Mini Square Flap Bag$5,000$4,700$4,200
Chanel Classic Mini Rectangular Flap Bag$5,200$4,900$4,400
Chanel Classic Small Flap Bag$10,400$9,600$8,200
Chanel Classic Medium Flap Bag$10,800$10,200$8,800
Chanel Classic Jumbo Flap Bag$11,700$11,000$9,500
Chanel Classic Maxi Flap Bag$12,300$11,500$10,000
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Top Handle$5,600$5,400$4,800
Chanel Coco Handle Mini$5,600$5,400$4,800
Chanel Coco Handle Small$6,200$5,900$5,000
Chanel Small Boy Flap Bag$6,400$6,100$5,400
Chanel Medium Boy Flap Bag$6,900$6,600$5,900
Chanel Large Boy Flap Bag$7,300$7,000$6,200
Chanel 19 Small Bag$6,600$6,400$5,700
Chanel 19 Large Bag$7,300$6,800$6,300
Chanel 19 Maxi Bag$7,900$7,500$6,900
Chanel 22 Small Bag$5,500$5,500$5,300
Chanel 22 Large Bag$6,300$6,300$5,300

How about the Chanel prices Increase in Europe and UK after March 2024?

Similarly the price in Europe has hiked after March 27th 2024. Following is the price list before and after March 27th 2024 if you planning to buy your Chanel in Paris, London or any other parts of Europe.

Chanel Classic Sizes2024 (Euros)After March 27, 2024 (Euros)
Classic Small Flap€ 9,300€ 9,900
Classic Medium Flap€ 9,700€ 10,300
Classic Jumbo Flap€ 10,500€ 11,100
Classic Maxi Flap€ 11,100€ 11,700
Classic Mini Square€ 4,500€ 4,750
Classic Mini Rectangle€ 4,700€ 4,950
Classic Wallet on Chain€ 3,200€ 3,200
Chanel 22 Mini Handbag€ 4.95€ 4,950
Chanel 22 Small Handbag€ 5,500€ 5,500
Chanel 22 Handbag€ 5,800€ 5,800
Chanel 22 Large Handbag€ 6,250€ 6,250
Chanel 19€ 6,100€ 6,500
Chanel 19 Large€ 6,700€ 7,100
Chanel 19 Maxi€ 7,350€ 7,750
Mini 2.55 Handbag€ 4,700€ 4,950
2.55 Handbag€ 9,700€ 10,300
Large 2.55 Handbag€ 10,500€ 11,100
Small Boy Chanel Handbag€ 5,750€ 6,100
Boy Chanel Handbag€ 6,350€ 6,750
Large Boy Chanel Handbag€ 6,700€ 7,100
Flap Bag with Top Handle (Trendy CC)€ 6,600€ 6,900

The price for UK after price increase in 27 March 2024 is as follow

Model2024 (GBP)Price after March 27, 2024 (GBP)
Classic Small Flap£8,180£8,510
Classic Medium Flap£8,530£8,850
Classic Jumbo Flap£9,240£9,540
Classic Maxi Flap£9,760£10,060
Classic Mini Square£3,960£4,080
Classic Mini Rectangle£4,130£4,250
Classic Wallet on Chain£2,810£2,810
Chanel 22 Mini Handbag£4,350£4,350
Chanel 22 Small Handbag£4,840£4,840
Chanel 22 Handbag£5,100£5,100
Chanel 22 Large Handbag£5,500£5,500
Chanel 19£5,360£5,590
Chanel 19 Large£5,890£6,100
Chanel 19 Maxi£6,460£6,660
Mini 2.55 Handbag£4,130£4,250
2.55 Handbag£8,530£8,850
Large 2.55 Handbag£9,240£9,540
Small Boy Chanel Handbag£5,060£5,240
Boy Chanel Handbag£5,580£5,800
Large Boy Chanel Handbag£5,890£6,100
Flap Bag with Top Handle (Trendy CC)£5,800£5,930

So it is cheaper to buy Chanel in the US or Paris?

In the following table, we compared the price between US and Europe. Looking at the comparison, you will be scratching your head and wondering why is it more expensive to buy Chanel in US than Europe after converting the currency EURO to USD. The reason is because Europe prices include VAT while the price in US exclude state taxes which varies from states to states.

EuropeUSDEurope Price in USD
2.55 Handbag€ 10,300$10,800$11,124
Boy Chanel Handbag€ 6,750$6,900$7,290
Chanel 19€ 6,500$6,600$7,020
Chanel 19 Large€ 7,100$7,300$7,668
Chanel 19 Maxi€ 7,750$7,900$8,370
Chanel 22 Handbag€ 5,800$5,800$6,264
Chanel 22 Large Handbag€ 6,250$6,300$6,750
Chanel 22 Mini Handbag€ 4,950$5,000$5,346
Chanel 22 Small Handbag€ 5,500$5,500$5,940
Classic Jumbo Flap€ 11,100$11,700$11,988
Classic Maxi Flap€ 11,700$12,300$12,636
Classic Medium Flap€ 10,300$10,800$11,124
Classic Mini Rectangle€ 4,950$5,200$5,346
Classic Mini Square€ 4,750$5,000$5,130
Classic Small Flap€ 9,900$10,400$10,692
Classic Wallet on Chain€ 3,200$3,350$3,456
Flap Bag with Top Handle (Trendy CC)€ 6,900$7,100$7,452
Large 2.55 Handbag€ 11,100$11,700$11,988
Large Boy Chanel Handbag€ 7,100$7,300$7,668
Mini 2.55 Handbag€ 4,950$5,200$5,346
Small Boy Chanel Handbag€ 6,100$6,400$6,588

Like sales taxes in United States, the VAT impose and refund also varies depending which country you buy from? Hungary has the highest VAT refund at 27%. The VAT imposed for popular tourist countries like France, Italy, Germany is as follow:

CountryVATActual Refund
France20%8~12%
Italy22%11~15.5%
Spain21%10.4~15.7%
Portugal12~15%
Germany19%6.1~14.5%

You won’t get the full VAT for refund, the actual VAT refund is after all the administrative fees and commissions.

Assuming you are planning to buy your Chanel in New York which impose a 4.5% goods retail taxes versus a VAT refund of 12% in Paris. Comparing the prices below after converting to USD, it is still cheaper to buy in Europe compared to buying in United States.

After 4.5% US Sales TaxEurope Price After 12% VAT Refund
2.55 Handbag $ 11,286 $ 10,456
Boy Chanel Handbag $ 7,211 $ 6,853
Chanel 19 $ 6,897 $ 6,599
Chanel 19 Large $ 7,629 $ 7,208
Chanel 19 Maxi $ 8,256 $ 7,868
Chanel 22 Handbag $ 6,061 $ 5,888
Chanel 22 Large Handbag $ 6,584 $ 6,345
Chanel 22 Mini Handbag $ 5,225 $ 5,025
Chanel 22 Small Handbag $ 5,748 $ 5,584
Classic Jumbo Flap $ 12,227 $ 11,269
Classic Maxi Flap $ 12,854 $ 11,878
Classic Medium Flap $ 11,286 $ 10,457
Classic Mini Rectangle $ 5,434 $ 5,025
Classic Mini Square $ 5,225 $ 4,822
Classic Small Flap $ 10,868 $ 10,050
Classic Wallet on Chain $ 3,501 $ 3,249
Flap Bag with Top Handle (Trendy CC) $ 7,420 $ 7,005
Large 2.55 Handbag $ 12,227 $ 11,269
Large Boy Chanel Handbag $ 7,629 $ 7,208
Mini 2.55 Handbag $ 5,434 $ 5,025
Small Boy Chanel Handbag $ 6,688 $ 6,193

When will the next hike for Chanel be?

Our prediction will be in September 2024. Check out this space for more update.