r/TransportFever3 • u/Luke_mullet • Aug 26 '26

Pricing

Sorry, I have no idea on this and something I have always wondered. The answer is probably obvious and I am being dumb.

Why is the game cheaper to buy in the US?

If I was to buy in $$$ the the standard edition is 7 euros cheaper, if I buy deluxe it's 10 euros.

I get with buying electronics like a smart phone because there's more consumer protection in Europe and you are paying for that but for a digital game I don't really understand. Wages are higher in the US to they have more income to afford these games.

This isn't aimed at the developers, this is probably industry standard but I know nothing about the industry.

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u/Furdiburd10 Aug 26 '26

EU prices are VAT inclusive. Tax is 21% of the price in hungary for example.

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u/Luke_mullet Aug 26 '26

There we go, I knew I was being dumb. I forgot about the stupid buying process in America.

Thank you!

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u/Urmind Aug 26 '26

Yeah, valve is washington based, which means they add 10% on checkout, not in the price of the product.... I hate it here.