Kiwis who have travelled- is tech cheaper overseas?

I’m heading over to Europe in April and I’ve been thinking about buying airpods before I go to use for audio walking tours and then at the gym once I’m back home, and maybe getting a new phone when I get back too (if I can afford it). But I’ve been wondering if I should use some of my spending money while I’m overseas to buy new tech instead of getting it here because I might get it for a better price. So my question is, is it cheaper to buy Apple products in Europe compared to here, and is there anything I should know or need to consider if I decide to buy there instead of here?