Yes. Dota 2 is free in all countries, so there is no price difference to compare.

Do in-app purchases vary by country?

Yes. In-app purchases follow the regional pricing grid, just like paid items.

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Dota 2 Price by Country

Free-to-play

Free-to-play game: no price gap to exploit between countries.

Dota 2 is free in all countries. There is no price difference to exploit from one country to another.

1 Wait for seasonal sales: discounts often exceed the gap between regions, with zero risk to your account.
2 Compare key resellers officially authorized by the publisher before buying from the store.
3 Check whether the title is included in a catalogue subscription you already have.
4 Look at the price history: a title older than two years regularly drops back to the same low.
5 Your Steam store country depends on payment method, not IP address — a VPN alone does not change the price.

Valve locks the account country after a purchase and may restrict accounts that bypass regional pricing — the penalty applies to your entire library.

Is Dota 2 free?: Yes. Dota 2 is free in all countries, so there is no price difference to compare.
Do in-app purchases vary by country?: Yes. In-app purchases follow the regional pricing grid, just like paid items.

Guide

Steam Regional Pricing: How It Actually Works

Valve enforces a regional price grid with anti-abuse rules. What you can do, what you risk, and why Turkey is no longer a bargain.