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HBO Max Standard Global Price Comparison
Compare HBO Max public App Store subscription prices by plan and region, with localized currency, tax and purchasing-power context.
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HBO Max Standard global price conclusion
Based on official App Store pricing, Türkiye is currently the cheapest at about $4.85/mo; Switzerland is the most expensive at about $20.73/mo, with a spread of about 327%.
Page updated: 2026-07-28
Display currency
US Dollar USD
Lowest
Türkiye · $4.85
TRY 229.90/mo
Highest
Switzerland · $20.73
CHF 16.90/mo
US base
United States · $18.49
US
Regions
21 regions
App Store
Source
Apple App Store
Latest collection
2026-07-28
FX basis
2026-07-27
Plan review
2026-07-28
Trust status
Verified
Global price distribution and regional ranking
The map explains HBO Max regional price differences; the lists highlight lower-price and higher-price regions.
CheaperNear benchmarkMore expensive
-40%-20%0%+20%+40%
Lower-price regions
#1
Türkiye
TR
$4.85
-74%
#2
Thailand
TH
$5.93
-68%
#3
Argentina
AR
$5.99
-68%
#4
Taiwan
TW
$6.81
-63%
#5
Brazil
BR
$8.83
-52%
Higher-price regions
#1
Switzerland
CH
$20.73
+12%
#2
Pakistan
PK
$20.15
+9%
#3
Denmark
DK
$19.65
+6%
#4
United States
US
$18.49
0%
#5
Israel
IL
$16.43
-11%
HBO Max Standard regional price details
Price source: App Store. Sorted by USD equivalent from low to high.
21 regions
Rank
Region
Local price
USD equivalent
vs US
Tax note
Status / risk
1
Türkiye
TRY 229.90/mo
Local price
TRY 229.90/mo
USD equivalent
$4.85/mo
Price collected 2026-07-28 · FX basis 2026-07-27
vs US
74% below US
Tax note
Includes 20% VAT
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceTax profile comes from country or regional tax data and needs periodic review. Usually VAT-inclusive; final checkout applies. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.Status / risk
Low · Risk mediumMay require a Turkish Apple ID, local payment method, billing details, or gift card. Cross-region risk is medium; public price should be treated as reference and subscription completion is not guaranteed. Model rating: Medium (73/100). Price-sensitive storefront; cross-region subscription is more likely to be affected by payment, billing details, or platform risk controls. The price is far below the US reference, so payment and account restrictions deserve extra attention.
2
Thailand
THB 199/mo
Local price
THB 199/mo
USD equivalent
$5.93/mo
Price collected 2026-07-28 · FX basis 2026-07-27
vs US
68% below US
Tax note
Usually includes 7% VAT
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceTax profile comes from country or regional tax data and needs periodic review. Usually VAT-inclusive; final checkout applies. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.Status / risk
Low · Risk mediumCross-region subscription may be affected by Apple ID region, payment method, billing information, and platform risk controls. Model rating: Medium (69/100). The price is far below the US reference, so payment and account restrictions deserve extra attention.
3
Argentina
$5.99/mo
Local price
$5.99/mo
USD equivalent
$5.99/mo
Price collected 2026-07-28 · FX basis 2026-07-27
vs US
68% below US
Tax note
Usually includes 21% VAT
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceTax profile comes from country or regional tax data and needs periodic review. Usually VAT-inclusive; final checkout applies. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.Status / risk
Low · Risk highMay require an Argentinian Apple ID, local payment method, billing details, or gift card. Cross-region risk is medium; public price should be treated as reference and subscription completion is not guaranteed. Model rating: High (75/100). Price-sensitive storefront; cross-region subscription is more likely to be affected by payment, billing details, or platform risk controls. The price is far below the US reference, so payment and account restrictions deserve extra attention.
4
Taiwan
NT$220/mo
Local price
NT$220/mo
USD equivalent
$6.81/mo
Price collected 2026-07-28 · FX basis 2026-07-27
vs US
63% below US
Tax note
Usually includes 5% VAT
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceTax profile comes from country or regional tax data and needs periodic review. Usually VAT-inclusive; final checkout applies. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.Status / risk
Low · Risk mediumCross-region subscription may be affected by Apple ID region, payment method, billing information, and platform risk controls. Model rating: Medium (69/100). The price is far below the US reference, so payment and account restrictions deserve extra attention.
5
Brazil
R$44.90/mo
Local price
R$44.90/mo
USD equivalent
$8.83/mo
Price collected 2026-07-28 · FX basis 2026-07-27
vs US
52% below US
Tax note
State ICMS varies
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceTax profile comes from country or regional tax data and needs periodic review. State tax varies; shown as tax context only. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.Status / risk
Low · Risk mediumMay require a Brazilian Apple ID, local payment method, or gift card. Cross-region risk is low to medium; tax and payment requirements depend on checkout. Model rating: Medium (56/100). Mature App Store coverage; state tax variation adds minor checkout uncertainty. The price is far below the US reference, so payment and account restrictions deserve extra attention. Taxes vary by state or province, so checkout price may differ slightly.
6
Colombia
COP 29,900/mo
Local price
COP 29,900/mo
USD equivalent
$9.30/mo
Price collected 2026-07-28 · FX basis 2026-07-27
vs US
50% below US
Tax note
Usually includes 19% VAT
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceTax profile comes from country or regional tax data and needs periodic review. Usually VAT-inclusive; final checkout applies. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.Status / risk
Low · Risk mediumCross-region subscription may be affected by Apple ID region, payment method, billing information, and platform risk controls. Model rating: Medium (69/100). The price is far below the US reference, so payment and account restrictions deserve extra attention.
7
Chile
CLP 9,590/mo
Local price
CLP 9,590/mo
USD equivalent
$10.10/mo
Price collected 2026-07-28 · FX basis 2026-07-27
vs US
45% below US
Tax note
Usually includes 19% VAT
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceTax profile comes from country or regional tax data and needs periodic review. Usually VAT-inclusive; final checkout applies. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.Status / risk
Low · Risk mediumCross-region subscription may be affected by Apple ID region, payment method, billing information, and platform risk controls. Model rating: Medium (69/100). The price is far below the US reference, so payment and account restrictions deserve extra attention.
8
Australia
A$15.99/mo
Local price
A$15.99/mo
USD equivalent
$11.19/mo
Price collected 2026-07-28 · FX basis 2026-07-27
vs US
39% below US
Tax note
Includes 10% GST
VerifiedVerifiedTax profile comes from the country tax database and is verified. App Store list price is usually GST-inclusive; final checkout applies. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.Status / risk
Low · Risk lowMay require an Australian Apple ID, local payment method, or gift card. Cross-region subscription risk is relatively low, but final availability depends on App Store checkout. Model rating: Low (40/100). Mature App Store storefront; main risk is matching account region and payment method. The price is clearly below the US reference; rely on checkout completion.
Risk note: GeoSub presents public price differences to compare regional subscription costs and does not encourage bypassing platform rules. Cross-region subscriptions may be affected by Apple ID region, payment method, billing information, taxes and platform risk controls. Final availability depends on the official checkout page.
HBO Max local affordability
Compares the HBO Max Standard monthly fee with estimated local monthly income to show how heavy the same subscription may feel across regions.
Hardest to afford
Pakistan
3.76% of monthly income · 15.17× the US burden
Easiest to afford
Singapore
0.10% of monthly income · 0.40× the US burden
US benchmark
0.25%
0.25% of monthly income · defined as 1.00×
Local subscription burden ranking
Higher values mean the fee consumes more local income. The thin marker in each bar is the US 1.00× benchmark.
Rank
Region
Monthly fee
Local burdenUS 1.00×
#1
Pakistan
PK
$20.15
9% higher than US
15.17×3.76% of monthly income
Very heavy burdenEstimated monthly income $53615.17× the US burden
#2
Mexico
MX
$13.69
26% cheaper than US
2.64×0.66% of monthly income
Heavy burdenEstimated monthly income $2,0892.64× the US burden
#3
Colombia
CO
$9.30
50% cheaper than US
2.02×0.50% of monthly income
Heavy burdenEstimated monthly income $1,8542.02× the US burden
#4
Brazil
BR
$8.83
52% cheaper than US
1.89×0.47% of monthly income
Elevated burdenEstimated monthly income $1,8891.89× the US burden
#5
Chile
CL
$10.10
45% cheaper than US
1.37×0.34% of monthly income
Elevated burdenEstimated monthly income $2,9781.37× the US burden
#6
Israel
IL
$16.43
11% cheaper than US
1.35×0.33% of monthly income
Elevated burdenEstimated monthly income $4,9061.35× the US burden
#7
Thailand
TH
$5.93
68% cheaper than US
1.12×0.28% of monthly income
Close to USEstimated monthly income $2,1311.12× the US burden
#8
Denmark
DK
$19.65
6% higher than US
1.11×0.28% of monthly income
Close to USEstimated monthly income $7,1221.11× the US burden
MethodMonthly fee divided by estimated local monthly income, then compared with the income share for the same plan in the US. This shows relative pressure, not personal income or payment success.
Income metric: GNI per capita, PPP (NY.GNP.PCAP.PP.CD). Income data year: 2025. Price checked: 07/28/2026. Affordability results explain regional price pressure; they do not represent an individual's ability to pay.
HBO Max Pricing FAQ
Which region has the lowest HBO Max Standard price in 2026?↓
Based on the latest reviewed App Store prices on this page, Türkiye is currently the lowest at about $4.85 per month. Check the displayed dates and official checkout price because platform pricing, taxes and exchange rates can change.
Does the displayed HBO Max Standard price include tax?↓
Tax treatment depends on the region and platform checkout rules. Known VAT, GST, sales tax and review status are shown where available. Bank conversion fees or taxes added at checkout may not be included.
Can I subscribe to HBO Max Standard through the cheapest region?↓
Not always. Availability can depend on Apple ID region, payment method, billing information, local availability and platform controls. GeoSub compares public prices and does not recommend bypassing platform rules.
Why does HBO Max cost more in some regions?↓
Regional prices can differ because of local pricing strategy, tax treatment, exchange rates, market positioning and purchasing power. USD equivalents support comparison but are not necessarily live currency conversions used by the platform.
How often are HBO Max Standard regional prices updated?↓
GeoSub regularly rechecks published prices and separately displays the collection date, exchange-rate date, plan review date and page update date. New platform prices may remain pending until consistency checks pass.