Manta ballet flat
Where to buy the Hermès Manta ballet flat
The Hermès Manta ballet flat is tracked in 2 countries, ranging from 1,143 SGD in South Korea to 1,256 SGD in Singapore. Those figures are converted to SGD and adjusted for local tax and refundable VAT, so they are directly comparable — the shelf price in South Korea reads 1,370,000 KRW. Buying in South Korea rather than Singapore saves about 207 SGD (15%) against the Singapore price of 1,350 SGD.
Travellers leaving South Korea can reclaim roughly 7% VAT on this purchase, which is already reflected in the figure above. Bear in mind that a saving on paper can be undone by customs duty when you bring the item home — check your own allowance before treating the gap as free money.
Prices come from Hermès's official country websites and are refreshed weekly. See all Hermès prices by country for the full picture.
Hermès Manta ballet flat: common questions
Which country is cheapest for the Hermès Manta ballet flat?
South Korea. At the prices we last tracked it comes to 1,143 SGD after local tax and the VAT refund, which is 15% below the Singapore price of 1,350 SGD.
How much can you save on the Hermès Manta ballet flat by buying abroad?
About 207 SGD (15%) buying in South Korea instead of Singapore, comparing 2 countries. That is the price difference alone and does not account for travel costs or customs duty on the way home.
Can you claim a VAT refund on the Hermès Manta ballet flat in South Korea?
South Korea refunds roughly 7% to eligible non-resident travellers who export the item and complete the paperwork at departure. The 1,143 SGD figure above already has that refund applied; the sticker price in store is 1,370,000 KRW.
How current are these Hermès prices?
Prices are read weekly from Hermès's own country websites and converted using daily exchange rates, so the comparison reflects official retail pricing rather than resale or grey-market listings.