BioShock™Price Comparison by Country
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$5.72Cheapest (USD)
$25.42Most Expensive (USD)
77%
Cheapest vs Most Expensive
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Countries Tracked
Quick tip: The cheapest price for BioShock™ is in Kazakhstan at $5.72 — compared to $25.42 in Israel. That's a potential saving of 77% by purchasing through a cheaper region using a VPN like CometVPN.
About this game
BioShock is a genre-defining first-person shooter set in the hauntingly beautiful underwater city of Rapture, a utopia gone terribly wrong. Wield a complete arsenal from revolvers to grenade launchers while genetically modifying your DNA with injectable plasmids that grant superhuman powers. Blast electrical currents into water to electrocute enemies, freeze them solid and shatter them, or set swarms of insects upon them with a wave of your hand. With its unforgettable setting, deeply atmospheric storytelling, and revolutionary blend of shooting and supernatural abilities, BioShock redefined what a first-person shooter could be.
Publisher: 2K
Release Date: Aug 21, 2007
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System Requirements
Minimum:
- Operating System: Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista
- CPU: Intel single-core Pentium 4 processor at 2.4GHz
- RAM: 1 GB
- Video Card: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550)
- Sound Card: 100% direct X 9.0c compatible sound card
- Hard Drive Space: 8GB
- Game requires Internet connection for activation
Recommended:
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- RAM: 2GB
- Video Card: DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or better
- Sound Card: SoundBlaster(r) X-Fi(tm) series (optimized foruse with Creative Labs EAX ADVANCED HD 4.0 or EAX ADVANCED HD 5.0 compatible sound cards)
Is BioShock™ Worth It?
BioShock is a first-person shooter that sets itself apart through injectable plasmids granting superhuman genetic modifications—blast electrical currents through water to chain-electrocute multiple enemies, freeze them solid for physics-based destruction, or launch killer hornets from your own veins. You'll explore an incredible underwater art deco world, hack systems and devices, craft ammo variants, and turn the environment and your own body into weapons across encounters that play differently every time. The sheer scale of appreciation across tens of thousands of reviews demonstrates how effectively this game broke the mold for the genre through systemic gameplay. Comparing prices across regions can knock a good chunk off the cost of this revolutionary classic.
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Kazakhstan via CometVPN and save up to 77%Why Does the BioShock™ Price Vary by Country?
Steam uses a regional pricing model, which means BioShock™ can cost significantly more or less depending on where you buy it. Publishers set different prices for each country based on local purchasing power — regions like Turkey, Argentina, and India typically have much lower prices than Western Europe or North America. Currency exchange rates, local taxes, and market competition also play a role. This is why BioShock™ can cost $5.72 in one country and $25.42 in another. Comparing prices across all regions helps you find the best deal available.
| # | Region | Local Price | USD Price ↑ | Savings % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 650₸ | $5.72 | 77% | |
| 2 |  Brazil | R$ 29,99 | $6.12 | 76% |
| 3 |  Ukraine | 289₴ | $6.59 | 74% |
| 4 |  Indonesia | Rp 135 999 | $7.83 | 69% |
| 5 |  Philippines | P499.95 | $8.26 | 68% |
| 6 |  China | ¥ 64.00 | $9.40 | 63% |
| 7 |  Malaysia | RM38.00 | $9.69 | 62% |
| 8 |  Mexico | Mex$ 179.99 | $10.45 | 59% |
| 9 |  India | ₹ 999 | $10.56 | 58% |
| 10 |  Chile | CLP$ 9.500 | $10.66 | 58% |
| 11 |  Colombia | COL$ 40.000 | $10.72 | 58% |
| 12 |  Thailand | ฿369.00 | $11.44 | 55% |
| 13 |  Georgia | $11.99 USD | $11.99 | 53% |
| 14 |  Azerbaijan | $11.99 USD | $11.99 | 53% |
| 15 |  Japan | ¥ 1,980 | $12.63 | 50% |
| 16 |  Vietnam | 334.500₫ | $12.77 | 50% |
| 17 |  South Africa | R 219.00 | $13.33 | 48% |
| 18 |  Uruguay | $U551 | $13.78 | 46% |
| 19 |  South Korea | ₩ 21,000 | $14.36 | 44% |
| 20 |  Australia | A$ 19.95 | $14.44 | 43% |
| 21 |  Peru | S/.49.95 | $14.48 | 43% |
| 22 |  Saudi Arabia | 56.00 SR | $14.93 | 41% |
| 23 |  Pakistan | $14.99 USD | $14.99 | 41% |
| 24 |  Norway | 140,00 kr | $15.19 | 40% |
| 25 |  Singapore | S$20.00 | $15.78 | 38% |
| 26 |  Canada | CDN$ 21.99 | $16.07 | 37% |
| 27 |  UAE | 62.00 AED | $16.88 | 34% |
| 28 |  New Zealand | NZ$ 29.99 | $17.85 | 30% |
| 29 |  United Kingdom | £13.99 | $19.02 | 25% |
| 30 |  Taiwan | NT$ 596 | $19.02 | 25% |
| 31 |  Hong Kong | HK$ 155.00 | $19.80 | 22% |
| 32 |  United States | $19.99 | $19.99 | 21% |
| 33 |  Iceland | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 21% |
| 34 |  Turkey | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 21% |
| 35 |  Argentina | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 21% |
| 36 |  Egypt | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 21% |
| 37 |  Nigeria | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 21% |
| 38 |  Kuwait | 7.05 KD | $22.98 | 10% |
| 39 |  Germany | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 40 |  France | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 41 |  Italy | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 42 |  Spain | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 43 |  Netherlands | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 44 |  Ireland | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 45 |  Portugal | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 46 |  Belgium | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 47 |  Austria | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 48 |  Greece | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 49 |  Sweden | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 50 |  Finland | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 51 |  Denmark | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 52 |  Czech Republic | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 53 |  Slovakia | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 54 |  Hungary | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 55 |  Romania | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 56 |  Bulgaria | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 57 |  Croatia | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 58 |  Slovenia | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 59 |  Lithuania | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 60 |  Latvia | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 61 |  Estonia | 19,99€ | $23.52 | 7% |
| 62 |  Poland | 85,90 zł | $23.85 | 6% |
| 63 |  Qatar | 87.00 QR | $23.90 | 6% |
| 64 |  Switzerland | CHF 19.-- | $24.43 | 4% |
| 65 |  Costa Rica | ₡11.390 | $24.89 | 2% |
| 66 | IsraelMost Expensive | ₪73.95 | $25.42 | 0% |
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How We Compare BioShock™ Prices
We pull BioShock™ prices directly from Steam's official store API for each of the 66 regions we track, and refresh them weekly to catch sales, discounts, and publisher price changes. Every price is then converted to a common currency using live exchange rates, which we update daily so the converted figures stay close to what your bank or card would actually charge. The table above ranks every region from cheapest to most expensive, showing the local price, the converted price, and the exact percentage you'd save compared to the most expensive region — learn more about our process.
Exchange rates last updated: May 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is BioShock™ cheaper in some countries?
Steam uses regional pricing, which means publishers set different prices per country based on local purchasing power. Regions like Brazil, India, and Turkey typically have lower prices to make games affordable for local audiences.
How much can I save on BioShock™?
Based on current prices, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive region is up to 77%. The cheapest price is $5.72 USD and the most expensive is $25.42 USD.
Can I buy BioShock™ from a different region on Steam?
Steam ties your store region to your physical location. If you're physically in a cheaper region — whether traveling, studying abroad, or relocating — you'll see and be able to purchase at that region's local prices.
Are these prices up to date?
Yes. Prices are pulled directly from Steam's store for each region and updated regularly. If a game is on sale, the discounted price is shown. Exchange rates are approximate and sourced from public APIs.
How many regions are compared?
We track prices across 66 regions for BioShock™. This includes major markets like the US, Europe, Brazil, India, Japan, South Korea, and more.
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