How to shop online and compare prices with ExpressVPN

Written bySam Boyd

Edited byAna Jovanovic

November 12, 20265 min read

When shopping online, the price you see isn't necessarily the best available. Retailers may offer different prices, discounts, and promotional deals depending on your location, so checking other regions can help you find a bargain.

With ExpressVPN, you can connect to servers in different countries to compare regional offers on clothing, electronics, subscriptions, travel bookings, and more. It doesn't necessarily mean lower prices, but it can help you uncover potential savings you might otherwise miss.

How to find and compare deals using ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN has servers in 113 countries, giving you plenty of locations to explore when looking for better deals online.

Here's how to compare offers using ExpressVPN:

Note: ExpressVPN's ShuffleIP adds privacy as you search for deals across different websites. It can assign different IP addresses to connections with different sites while keeping you in your chosen VPN location, making it harder for retailers to link your browsing activity through your IP address.

Ways to find better deals using ExpressVPN

There are plenty of opportunities to find better deals with ExpressVPN, but knowing where to look and what to compare can help you make the most of it.

Look for region-specific sales and promotions

Retailers sometimes run promotions that are exclusive to particular countries. For example, a clothing brand might discount its seasonal collection in Europe while selling the same items at full price in North America. Checking storefronts while connected to different regions with ExpressVPN can help you spot these differences.

Major shopping events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Singles' Day are also worth exploring, as discounts and promotions can vary by event. It's also worth checking sales tied to local holidays or shopping events that aren't widely advertised internationally.

Compare regional prices on products and subscriptions

Products and subscriptions can cost different amounts across different storefronts, too. Even after accounting for exchange rates. For example, we checked a Udemy course without a VPN and saw the displayed price was CA$160.99.

We checked the same course while connected to an ExpressVPN server in the UK, the displayed price was £34.99. That's a difference of approximately 59% after currency conversion.

These checks can also help when buying software or video games. You can look at regional gaming sales and bundles to see whether different markets offer better value. Just keep in mind that digital services and gaming platforms may restrict purchases based on your account's registered country, billing address, or payment method.

For example, third-party game retailers often specify which countries a game key can be activated in, so check these restrictions before buying. ExpressVPN can help you investigate regional pricing, but it won’t override these requirements.

Check travel deals across different markets

Like with product retailers, travel sites may display different prices and offers depending on the market you're browsing from. With ExpressVPN, you can investigate regional deals on flights, hotels, and car rentals to see whether booking through another market could save you money.

For hotels, look for regional promotions or packages that include extras such as breakfast or parking. When comparing car rental prices, check that quotes include the same insurance coverage, mileage limits, and additional fees. You can also compare flight prices from different locations.

Be aware that some travel deals are reserved for residents of particular countries, so, as above, check the booking conditions before paying.