
Game pricing India VS USA
| Metric | India | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median Monthly Salary | ₹25,000 | $5,000 |
| Game Price | ₹10,000 | $120 |
| Cost as % of Salary | 40% | 2.4% |
- In India: The median monthly salary is around ₹25,000. If a game costs ₹10,000, that is 40% of a person’s monthly income.
- In the USA: The median salary is about $5,000, and a $120 game is only 2.4% of their income.
If the currency value was still like it was in 2005 (around ₹40 per dollar), the game would have cost us only ₹4,800. Instead, we are paying more than double that. It is really sad and frustrating to see prices keep going up, making it harder for common people to afford these games.
Regional pricing somewhat saved many games. But still big AAA games cost ₹2000+ even with regional pricing.