How Many Goats Does an iPhone Cost?

According to USDA statistics, average sheep and lamb value per head in the United States was around $167 in 2011. (This is the most recent year I could find per head price data.) Amazon currently is selling the 16 gigabyte iPhone 5s for $699.98 without a contract, which means an iPhone costs 4.19 goats. If you sign up for a two-year agreement and get the standard $199.99 deal, your iPhone will cost 1.19 goats.

For your reference, I've made a handy visual guide. First, iPhone in goats without contract:

And with a two-year agreement: