Monk mule
Where to buy the Hermès Monk mule
The Hermès Monk mule is tracked in 2 countries, ranging from 1,415 AUD in Japan to 1,733 AUD in Australia. Those figures are converted to AUD and adjusted for local tax and refundable VAT, so they are directly comparable — the shelf price in Japan reads 173,800 JPY. Buying in Japan rather than Australia saves about 510 AUD (27%) against the Australia price of 1,925 AUD.
Travellers leaving Japan can reclaim roughly 10% 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 Monk mule: common questions
Which country is cheapest for the Hermès Monk mule?
Japan. At the prices we last tracked it comes to 1,415 AUD after local tax and the VAT refund, which is 27% below the Australia price of 1,925 AUD.
How much can you save on the Hermès Monk mule by buying abroad?
About 510 AUD (27%) buying in Japan instead of Australia, 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 Monk mule in Japan?
Japan refunds roughly 10% to eligible non-resident travellers who export the item and complete the paperwork at departure. The 1,415 AUD figure above already has that refund applied; the sticker price in store is 173,800 JPY.
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.