Not sure if you can buy unlocked phones from 3rd parties where you live, but over here in the NL I can get a green one for €511,-

https://www.galaxus.nl/nl/s1/product/fairphone-gen-6-256-gb-bosgroen-631-sim-esim-5g-smartphone-57937990?offertype=retail&offerid=2705624

(They used to be under €500 for all models, but the RAM shortage makes a fool of us all)

Buying the /e/OS version from Fairphone directly is €649. So the difference is still €138, which I wouldn't say is insignificant.