Meta Quest game prices can vary significantly between countries because of taxes, exchange rates, and regional pricing. This guide compares prices across Meta Stores, explains how to use a VPN to access the Japanese store, and covers payment restrictions for Quest Cash, credit cards, and PayPal. It also looks at the advantages and drawbacks of buying games from Japan, including lower prices, regional game availability, and fewer discounted titles during major sales.
Why Buy Games from Another Region?
No matter which regional Meta Store you buy a game from, it will be added to your library and can be played without any regional restrictions.
However, game prices vary between regional Meta Stores because of taxes and exchange rates. From a player’s perspective, buying the same game for less is clearly the better deal.
Next, let’s look at why game prices differ across regions.
Tax Differences
Meta Store games usually have the same listed price in regions that use the same currency. However, the United States and Canada add sales tax at checkout, which makes the final price higher.
For example, Beat Saber is listed at $19.99 in the US Meta Store.
At checkout, an additional $1.60 in tax is added, bringing the final total to $32.39.
The same game is also listed at $19.99 in the Taiwan Meta Store.
However, the total at checkout remains $19.99.
If you are in the United States and use a credit card or Quest Cash to buy games, you will pay slightly more than buyers in other regions that use US dollars.
Using a VPN to switch to another US dollar region can reduce the total cost.
During testing, the Meta checkout page added 8% tax when the connection was routed through Seattle, while Montreal, Canada, was charged about 15%.
Exchange Rate Differences
Meta’s early store pricing often followed a simple exchange-rate formula, and many older games still reflect it:
$1 = €1 = ¥100
When the Quest 2 launched in 2020, $1 was typically worth around ¥105, so this pricing model was still fairly reasonable.
Exchange rates have moved significantly in recent years, though. By 2026, the Japanese yen had fallen to more than ¥160 per US dollar.
As a result, the Japanese Meta Store feels like it is running a sale almost every day.
Below are the Meta Store prices for Beat Saber and Virtual Desktop, two of the most commonly purchased titles, across different regions. All prices have been converted to US dollars.
Beat Saber is most expensive in the eurozone at $23.05. It costs $21.59 in the United States, but only $19.46 in Japan.
Virtual Desktop is also most expensive in the eurozone at $28.82. It costs $26.99 in the United States, but only $15.63 in Japan.
Even without any discounts, buying Virtual Desktop from the Japanese store costs less than 60% of the US price.
Many older games are even cheaper in Japan than in most other regions.
| Country | Currency | Beat Saber | Virtual Desktop | ||
| Local Price | Equivalent in USD | Local Price | Equivalent in USD | ||
| USA | USD | 21.59 | 21.59 | 26.99 | 26.99 |
| Australia | AUD | 29.99 | 21.15 | 38.99 | 27.50 |
| Austria | EUR | 19.99 | 23.05 | 24.99 | 28.82 |
| Belgium | EUR | 19.99 | 23.05 | 24.99 | 28.82 |
| Brazil | USD | 19.99 | 19.99 | 24.99 | 24.99 |
| Canada | CAD | 30.23 | 21.68 | 33.33 | 23.90 |
| Denmark | DKK | 130 | 20.06 | 173 | 26.69 |
| Finland | EUR | 19.99 | 23.05 | 24.99 | 28.82 |
| France | EUR | 19.99 | 23.05 | 24.99 | 28.82 |
| Germany | EUR | 19.99 | 23.05 | 24.99 | 28.82 |
| Iceland | USD | 19.99 | 19.99 | 24.99 | 24.99 |
| India | USD | 19.99 | 19.99 | 24.99 | 24.99 |
| Ireland | EUR | 19.99 | 23.05 | 24.99 | 28.82 |
| Italy | EUR | 19.99 | 23.05 | 24.99 | 28.82 |
| Japan | JPY | 3100 | 19.46 | 2490 | 15.63 |
| Mexico | MXN | 352 | 20.64 | 487 | 28.55 |
| Netherlands | EUR | 19.99 | 23.05 | 24.99 | 28.82 |
| New Zealand | NZD | 32.95 | 19.26 | 40.95 | 23.94 |
| Norway | NOK | 190 | 19.97 | 267 | 28.06 |
| Poland | USD | 19.99 | 19.99 | 24.99 | 24.99 |
| Singapore | SGD | 25.99 | 20.30 | 32.99 | 25.77 |
| South Korea | KRW | 30800 | 21.68 | 34000 | 23.93 |
| Spain | EUR | 19.99 | 23.05 | 24.99 | 28.82 |
| Sweden | SEK | 190 | 19.87 | 264 | 27.60 |
| Switzerland | CHF | 17.9 | 22.03 | 21.9 | 26.95 |
| Taiwan | USD | 19.99 | 19.99 | 24.99 | 24.99 |
| United Arab Emirates | USD | 19.99 | 19.99 | 24.99 | 24.99 |
| United Kingdom | GBP | 19.99 | 26.97 | 18.99 | 25.62 |
Note: The US and Canadian prices shown here are the final tax-inclusive checkout totals from the regions used in this test. In other regions, tax is already included in the price displayed by the store.
Game Price Adjustments
Meta has recognized that these regional price differences can be too large, so it adjusts exchange rates for newer games and some older titles.
A commonly used adjusted rate is:
$1 = ¥156
This is already close to the actual exchange rate. Since cross-region credit card purchases may also include foreign transaction fees, it is worth checking the numbers before buying these games from the Japanese Meta Store.
For example:
| Game | Price in US Dollars | Price in Japanese Yen | Yen-to-Dollar Exchange Rate |
| Beat Saber | 19.99 | 3,100 | 1:156 |
| Marvel’s Deadpool VR | 49.99 | 7,800 | 1:156 |
| Golf+ | 29.99 | 4,700 | 1:156 |
| Maestro | 24.99 | 3,900 | 1:156 |
How to Buy Games from Another Region
Meta operates official stores in 28 countries. Based on the currency used for payment, they can be grouped into three regions:
- US dollar region: United States, Brazil, Iceland, India, Poland, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates
- Euro region: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain
- Local currency region: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom
Some countries and regions do not have an official Meta Store. In those cases, Meta decides which currency to use, and it is usually US dollars. Hong Kong, Thailand, and Malaysia, for example, all use US dollar pricing.
The games and prices shown in the store are based on the region you are accessing it from at that moment, not the country tied to your account.
For example, even with a US account, you will see the Japanese Meta Store with prices in yen if you are physically in Japan or connect through a VPN server in Japan.
Payment Methods for Buying Games
There are usually two ways to pay for games in the Meta Store:
- Quest Cash: Quest Cash is tied to your account, and its currency is fixed. It cannot be used for purchases in another currency.
For example, if your Quest Cash balance is in US dollars, you cannot use it in the Japanese Meta Store. - Credit cards and PayPal: These payment methods can be used across currencies. The purchase will be charged directly in the currency used by the regional store.
So, when buying games from another region, you need to consider both the VPN connection and the payment method you plan to use.
How to Buy Games from Another Region with a VPN
Browsing the Meta Store and buying games does not use much data, so a free VPN is enough.
Free VPN apps are available from both the App Store and Google Play.
For example, you can download and install Windscribe or Proton VPN, then connect to a server in Japan, Taiwan, or another supported country.
Next, fully close the Meta Horizon app on your phone and reopen it. The app should then connect to the Meta Store for that region.
For higher-bandwidth use, such as accessing Netflix content from another country while you are in the United States, a paid VPN is the better option.
Several VPN apps are available directly on Meta Quest headsets, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and SpatialVPN.
In my testing, NordVPN was fast enough to stream video smoothly.
Pros and Cons of Buying Games from the Japanese Store
The biggest advantage of buying games from the Japanese store is the lower price. Some games cost only around 60% of the US price.
For full-price games, you can also enter the promo code “VRPUPU” for an additional 10% discount.
However, when the regional price difference is small, it makes more sense to buy directly from the US Meta Store. There is little reason to find a VPN and pay an additional foreign transaction fee just to save a small amount.
Price is not the only advantage, though.
The Japanese Store Has a More Complete Game Library
Some games are restricted by region, which can prevent players from buying them.
Resident Evil 4, for example, is a popular Meta Quest exclusive among VR players.
However, the game was removed from the Taiwan Meta Store sometime after mid-2025, making it difficult for many players to find.
As a result, players in Taiwan who want to play this game usually use a VPN to switch to the Japanese store and buy it there.
The game is also available in the US and Hong Kong stores, but exchange rates usually make the Japanese store the better deal.
Fewer Games Go on Sale
The Meta Store usually runs a sale near the end of each month.
The US dollar and euro regions generally offer a similar number of discounted games with similar discount rates, but Japan is different.
For example, during the “Endless Summer” sale in July 2026:
The US dollar and euro regions each had 713 games on sale.
Japan had 567 games on sale.
The Japanese store clearly had fewer discounted titles, and some games were not discounted at all.
For example, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow was priced at $19.99 in the US store and dropped to $12.99 during the sale.
During the same sale, the Japanese store kept the game at full price.
Japanese Store Sale Updates
Overall, it is worth checking the Japanese store before buying a game, since you may find a much better price there.
During each monthly sale, the Japanese section of the VRPUPU website lists the games with the best prices, so you can compare them before making a purchase.
FAQ – Common Questions
Can You Buy Meta Quest Games from Another Region?
Yes. The games and prices shown in the Meta Store are mainly determined by the region you are currently accessing the store from. By connecting through another country’s network or using a VPN, you can view that region’s Meta Store.
Can Games Purchased from Another Region Be Played Normally?
Yes. No matter which regional Meta Store you use to buy a game, it will be added to the library of the same Meta account. The purchase region does not affect downloading or playing the game.
Why Do Meta Quest Game Prices Vary by Country?
The main reasons are taxes, exchange rates, and Meta’s regional pricing strategy. Some countries add tax at checkout, while prices in different currencies are not always updated immediately to reflect current exchange rates.
Is It Safe to Buy Meta Quest Games from Another Region Using a VPN?
A VPN only changes the region shown when you connect to the Meta Store. Before buying, you should still check the game’s price, the payment currency, any foreign transaction fees charged by your credit card, and whether your payment method works in that region.
Why Are Some Games Missing from the Meta Store?
Some games are only available in certain countries because of publishing rights or regional restrictions. For example, after Resident Evil 4 was removed from the Taiwan store, players could still switch to the Japanese or US store and buy it there.
