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Friday, Jan 19, 2007 3:10pm

iPod helps compare global c...

The Commonwealth Bank in Australia has used Apple's second-generation iPod nano to compare global currencies and purchasing power in 26 different countries, according to one report. A CommSec iPod Index based on January 2007 prices compared Apple's 2GB second-generation iPod nano in U.S. dollars to the cost in other countries, revealing that Brazilians pay the most for the 2GB player ($327.71) while Canadians pay the least ($144.20). The U.S. is the fourth cheapest country in which to purchase a 2GB 2G Nano ($149), but even China -- the country where the iPods are manufactured -- charges a hefty $179.84 for the aluminum players, according to eWeek. Hong Kong and Japan lead the U.S. with $147.35 and $147.63 for each iPod, respectively.

A comprehensive list of all 26 countries follows, ordered from most to least expensive: 1. Brazil $327.71 2. India $222.27 3. Sweden $213.03 4. Denmark $208.25 5. Belgium $205.81 6. France $205.80 7. Finland $205.80 8. Ireland $205.79 9. UK $195.04 10. Austria $192.86 11. Netherlands $192.86 12. Spain $192.86 13. Italy $192.86 14. Germany $192.46 15. China $179.84 16. South Korea $176.17 17. Switzerland $175.59 18. New Zealand $172.53 19. Australia $172.36 20. Taiwan $164.88 21. Singapore $161.25 22. Mexico $154.46 23. U.S. $149.00 24. Japan $147.63 25. Hong Kong $147.35 26. Canada $144.20