The Sims™ 3Price Comparison by Country
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$5.59Cheapest (USD)
$42.99Most Expensive (USD)
87%
Cheapest vs Most Expensive
65
Countries Tracked
Quick tip: The cheapest price for The Sims™ 3 is in Kazakhstan at $5.59 — compared to $42.99 in Israel. That's a potential saving of 87% by purchasing through a cheaper region using a VPN like CometVPN.
About this game
The Sims 3 lets you create and control the lives of virtual people with unprecedented freedom. Design unique Sims, build dream homes, and explore an open neighborhood where every lot is seamlessly connected. With deep personality systems, career paths, and an enormous library of expansion packs, The Sims 3 remains one of the most expansive life simulation experiences ever made.
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release Date: Jan 27, 2011
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System Requirements
- OS *: Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)
- Processor: (XP) 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent; (Vista) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent
- Memory: (XP) 1 GB; (Vista) 1.5 GB
- Graphics: 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
- DirectX®:
- Hard Drive: At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content
- Sound:
- Built-in Graphics:
- Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above.
- 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent
- 0.5 GB additional RAM
- Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above.
- Supported Video Cards:Nvidia GeForce series: FX5900 or greater, G100, GT 120, GT 130, GTS 150, GTS 250, GTX 260, GTX 275, GTX 280, GTX 285, GTX 295; ATI Radeon™ series: ATI Radeon 9500 series of greater, X300, X600, X700, X800, X850, X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950, 2400, 2600, 2900, 3450, 3650, 3850, 3870, 4850, 4870 series or greater; Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA): GMA 3-Series, GMA 4-Series
- *Please note that the GeForce 6100 and 7100 cards are not supported
Is The Sims™ 3 Worth It?
The Sims 3 unleashes creative freedom where you design your ideal world with full customization, shaping personalities and guiding destinies without grid constraints. Creating your Sim involves refining facial features, body types, and personality traits before building dream homes with freely placed, rotated, and stacked furniture at odd angles. Guiding your Sim through careers, relationships, and personal dreams becomes as important as mastering hobbies and accumulating knowledge. The lively neighborhoods reward exploration, and recording movies of your Sim's adventures lets you share stories with a thriving community. Massive catalogs of expansion packs and objects expand possibilities continuously. Comparing regional pricing helps you access this life simulation more affordably.
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Kazakhstan via CometVPN and save up to 87%Why Does the The Sims™ 3 Price Vary by Country?
Steam uses a regional pricing model, which means The Sims™ 3 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 The Sims™ 3 can cost $5.59 in one country and $42.99 in another. Comparing prices across all regions helps you find the best deal available.
| # | Region | Local Price | USD Price ↑ | Savings % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 650₸ | $5.59 | 87% | |
| 2 |  Vietnam | 188.000₫ | $7.16 | 83% |
| 3 |  Philippines | P599.00 | $9.97 | 77% |
| 4 |  Uruguay | $U429 | $10.66 | 75% |
| 5 |  Kuwait | 3.35 KD | $10.86 | 75% |
| 6 |  Qatar | 41.99 QR | $11.54 | 73% |
| 7 |  India | ₹ 1,199 | $12.83 | 70% |
| 8 |  Indonesia | Rp 239 000 | $13.93 | 68% |
| 9 |  China | ¥ 99.00 | $14.49 | 66% |
| 10 |  South Korea | ₩ 22,000 | $14.91 | 65% |
| 11 |  Chile | CLP$ 13.999 | $15.78 | 63% |
| 12 |  Brazil | R$ 79,00 | $15.82 | 63% |
| 13 |  Ukraine | 699₴ | $16.07 | 63% |
| 14 |  Thailand | ฿539.00 | $16.82 | 61% |
| 15 |  Taiwan | NT$ 539 | $17.05 | 60% |
| 16 |  Saudi Arabia | 66.00 SR | $17.60 | 59% |
| 17 |  New Zealand | NZ$ 29.95 | $17.70 | 59% |
| 18 |  Hong Kong | HK$ 139.00 | $17.74 | 59% |
| 19 |  Costa Rica | ₡8.500 | $18.49 | 57% |
| 20 |  Colombia | COL$ 66.990 | $18.71 | 56% |
| 21 |  Poland | 69,90 zł | $19.46 | 55% |
| 22 |  Singapore | S$24.90 | $19.59 | 54% |
| 23 |  Canada | CDN$ 26.99 | $19.64 | 54% |
| 24 |  Malaysia | RM79.00 | $19.98 | 54% |
| 25 |  United States | $19.99 | $19.99 | 53% |
| 26 |  Iceland | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 53% |
| 27 |  Georgia | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 53% |
| 28 |  Azerbaijan | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 53% |
| 29 |  Turkey | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 53% |
| 30 |  Argentina | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 53% |
| 31 |  Pakistan | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 53% |
| 32 |  Egypt | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 53% |
| 33 |  Nigeria | $19.99 USD | $19.99 | 53% |
| 34 |  Peru | S/.69.95 | $20.53 | 52% |
| 35 |  Norway | 199,00 kr | $21.14 | 51% |
| 36 |  South Africa | R 349.95 | $21.38 | 50% |
| 37 |  Australia | A$ 29.95 | $21.43 | 50% |
| 38 |  Germany | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 39 |  France | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 40 |  Italy | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 41 |  Spain | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 42 |  Netherlands | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 43 |  Ireland | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 44 |  Portugal | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 45 |  Belgium | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 46 |  Austria | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 47 |  Greece | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 48 |  Sweden | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 49 |  Finland | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 50 |  Denmark | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 51 |  Czech Republic | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 52 |  Slovakia | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 53 |  Hungary | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 54 |  Romania | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 55 |  Bulgaria | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 56 |  Croatia | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 57 |  Slovenia | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 58 |  Lithuania | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 59 |  Latvia | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 60 |  Estonia | 19,99€ | $23.59 | 45% |
| 61 |  United Kingdom | £17.99 | $24.41 | 43% |
| 62 |  Mexico | Mex$ 439.00 | $25.43 | 41% |
| 63 |  UAE | 109.00 AED | $29.68 | 31% |
| 64 |  Switzerland | CHF 24.90 | $31.85 | 26% |
| 65 | IsraelMost Expensive | ₪129.00 | $42.99 | 0% |
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How We Compare The Sims™ 3 Prices
We pull The Sims™ 3 prices directly from Steam's official store API for each of the 65 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: April 16, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is The Sims™ 3 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 The Sims™ 3?
Based on current prices, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive region is up to 87%. The cheapest price is $5.59 USD and the most expensive is $42.99 USD.
Can I buy The Sims™ 3 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 65 regions for The Sims™ 3. This includes major markets like the US, Europe, Brazil, India, Japan, South Korea, and more.
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