How Much Does a Piano Cost? Keyboard, Digital, and Acoustic Prices

How much does a piano cost? Ranges by type and country

This table brings together the lowest and highest prices among the examples we reviewed in each category. They are neither fixed prices nor averages: they are ranges for specific products offered for sale on November 7, 2026. Each column uses its country's number format.

The keyboard and digital piano ranges come from general retailers and music stores; the acoustic piano ranges come from piano specialists. Where a store did not publish a reliable price or we could not access it, we did not invent one: the table says no verified data.

How much does a keyboard cost? The most affordable tier (61 keys)

A keyboard is a portable electronic instrument, usually with 61 keys in beginner models, that offers piano sounds and other instrument sounds. It is the most affordable option, but its keys feel different from a piano's. If you are deciding between a keyboard and a digital piano, digital piano vs. keyboard: the differences can help.

General retailers also sell keyboards from lesser-known brands at much lower prices. They cost less, but it is worth examining reviews, the warranty, and the seller carefully before buying.

How much does a digital piano cost? The middle tier (88 keys)

A digital piano has the same 88 keys as an acoustic piano and, in models designed for learning, an action that imitates the weight of piano hammers. It often offers the best balance of price and playing feel for beginners. See how to choose your first piano or keyboard for buying criteria.

Above these ranges, high-end models cost considerably more: Thomann lists a Kawai CA-901 at 3.699 €, and Elektra lists a KBoard Concert at $71,433 MXN. At the other end, Thomann has folding pianos starting at 99 €, and Falabella lists a generic-brand 88-key model at $1.249.900 COP, though at that price you should check whether the keys are weighted.

How much does an acoustic piano cost? Upright and grand

Upright piano

An upright piano takes up less space and is the most common type in homes and schools. Thomann notes that conventional acoustic pianos start below 4.000 euros and that a good piano costs several thousand.

Grand piano: the highest price tier

A grand piano has a horizontal frame, is larger, and almost always costs more than an upright from the same brand. At the Colombian store we checked, a Yamaha GB1KPE grand was priced at 52 million Colombian pesos.

At the high end, Classic Piano lists a Bechstein A6 at $850,000 MXN and a Steinway and Sons K52 at $1,600,000 MXN. The stores we checked in Mexico and Colombia did not indicate whether each model was new or used; confirm this in the listing or by asking the seller.

How much does a used piano cost compared with a new one?

A used or refurbished acoustic piano from a good brand usually costs less than a new one. At Pianoimporta, a Spanish specialist store, a refurbished Kawai BL61 is listed between 2.900 and 4.500 €, and a used Yamaha B2PE at 3.500 € (discounted from 3.900 €), compared with 4.199 € for a new Yamaha B10.

In Mexico and Colombia, used pianos are mainly sold through private listings and marketplaces. Prices change daily, and we could not check them in a verifiable way, so we do not provide figures. Condition matters more than price: new or used instrument: what to check before buying has a checklist.

Costs to add to the piano's price

• Digital piano: usually needs a sustain pedal, stand or cabinet, bench, and headphones. Some models include them and others do not; check what comes in the package.
• Keyboard: stand, music rest, power adapter, and a carrying bag if you plan to transport it.
• Acoustic piano: professional moving, tuning after the move and at regular intervals, and a bench. Find more details in how to care for and clean an acoustic or digital piano.
• Taxes and shipping: some European store prices include VAT and others do not; in Mexico and Colombia, shipping costs vary with the instrument's size and destination.

For a small space with neighbors nearby, a digital piano with headphones can also solve the noise problem; see playing an instrument in an apartment.

How to decide which price tier fits you

1. Decide how committed you are. If you are trying it out, a keyboard or basic digital piano is enough. If you have already been practicing for months, a digital piano with weighted keys is worth considering.
2. Measure your space. An upright needs wall space, a stable location, and moving arrangements; a digital piano fits in almost any living room.
3. Set a spending limit and read reviews. Compare the same model at several stores and check the warranty.
4. Try it. If you can play the piano before buying, do. An hour in the store with your teacher is worth more than any specification sheet.

If you already know which instrument you want, our piano lessons include help with your choice. If you're unsure how many keys you need, read how many keys does a piano have.

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