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YouTube Premium Price by Country

YouTube Premium starts at $6.51 per month in South Africa. Individual gives one account the complete Premium benefits,… Compare 29 reviewed App Store regions.

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YouTube Premium global price conclusion

Based on official App Store pricing, South Africa is currently the cheapest at about $6.51/mo; Switzerland is the most expensive at about $29.44/mo, with a spread of about 352%.

Page updated: 2026-08-15
Display currency
US Dollar USD
Lowest
South Africa · $6.51
ZAR 104.99/mo
Highest
Switzerland · $29.44
CHF 23.90/mo
US base
United States · $20.99
US
Regions
29 regions
App Store
Source
Apple App Store
Latest collection
2026-08-15
FX basis
2026-08-15
Plan review
2026-08-15
Trust status
Verified

Global price distribution and regional ranking

The map explains YouTube Premium regional price differences; the lists highlight lower-price and higher-price regions.

Lower-price regions
#1
South Africa
ZA
$6.51
-69%
#2
Malaysia
MY
$6.58
-69%
#3
Brazil
BR
$6.74
-68%
#4
Thailand
TH
$7.82
-63%
#5
Chile
CL
$7.87
-63%
Higher-price regions
#1
Switzerland
CH
$29.44
+40%
#2
Denmark
DK
$27.62
+32%
#3
Norway
NO
$23.17
+10%
#4
Germany
DE
$23.06
+10%
#5
United Kingdom
GB
$22.92
+9%

YouTube Premium regional price details

Price source: App Store. Sorted by USD equivalent from low to high.

29 regions
1
South Africa
ZAR 104.99/mo
Local price
ZAR 104.99/mo
USD equivalent
$6.51/mo
Price collected 2026-08-14 · FX basis 2026-08-14
vs US
69% below US
Tax note
Includes 15% VAT
VerifiedVerifiedTax profile comes from the country tax database and is verified. App Store list price is usually VAT-inclusive; final checkout applies. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.
Price position / access
Low · Details incompletePlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedMatching account regionNot verifiedLocal payment methodNot verifiedOfficial gift-card supportNot verifiedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-08-14
2
Malaysia
MYR 26.90/mo
Local price
MYR 26.90/mo
USD equivalent
$6.58/mo
Price collected 2026-08-14 · FX basis 2026-08-14
vs US
69% below US
Tax note
Usually includes 8% service tax
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceTax profile comes from country or regional tax data and needs periodic review. Digital service tax treatment may vary by service category; final checkout applies. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.
Price position / access
Low · Details incompletePlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedMatching account regionNot verifiedLocal payment methodNot verifiedOfficial gift-card supportNot verifiedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-08-14
3
Brazil
R$34.90/mo
Local price
R$34.90/mo
USD equivalent
$6.74/mo
Price collected 2026-08-14 · FX basis 2026-08-14
vs US
68% 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.
Price position / access
Low · Conditions applyPlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedMatching account regionMay be requiredLocal payment methodMay be requiredOfficial gift-card supportNot verifiedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-08-14
4
Thailand
THB 259/mo
Local price
THB 259/mo
USD equivalent
$7.82/mo
Price collected 2026-08-14 · FX basis 2026-08-14
vs US
63% 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.
Price position / access
Low · Details incompletePlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedMatching account regionNot verifiedLocal payment methodNot verifiedOfficial gift-card supportNot verifiedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-08-14
5
Chile
CLP 7,200/mo
Local price
CLP 7,200/mo
USD equivalent
$7.87/mo
Price collected 2026-08-14 · FX basis 2026-08-14
vs US
63% 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.
Price position / access
Low · Details incompletePlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedMatching account regionNot verifiedLocal payment methodNot verifiedOfficial gift-card supportNot verifiedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-08-14
6
Taiwan
NT$260/mo
Local price
NT$260/mo
USD equivalent
$8.09/mo
Price collected 2026-08-14 · FX basis 2026-08-14
vs US
61% 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.
Price position / access
Low · Details incompletePlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedMatching account regionNot verifiedLocal payment methodNot verifiedOfficial gift-card supportNot verifiedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-08-14
7
Colombia
COP 27,000/mo
Local price
COP 27,000/mo
USD equivalent
$8.60/mo
Price collected 2026-08-14 · FX basis 2026-08-14
vs US
59% 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.
Price position / access
Low · Details incompletePlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedMatching account regionNot verifiedLocal payment methodNot verifiedOfficial gift-card supportNot verifiedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-08-14
8
Saudi Arabia
SAR 34.99/mo
Local price
SAR 34.99/mo
USD equivalent
$9.33/mo
Price collected 2026-08-14 · FX basis 2026-08-14
vs US
56% below US
Tax note
Includes 15% VAT
VerifiedVerifiedTax profile comes from the country tax database and is verified. App Store list price is usually VAT-inclusive; final checkout applies. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.
Price position / access
Low · Details incompletePlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedMatching account regionNot verifiedLocal payment methodNot verifiedOfficial gift-card supportNot verifiedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-08-14
Access note: GeoSub shows only verifiable public facts. A listed local App Store price does not prove that an account from another region can purchase it; unverified account, payment and gift-card conditions are labeled accordingly.
YouTube Premium

Who this plan is for

YouTube offers the lower-priced Premium Lite alongside full Individual and Family memberships. Full Premium includes ad-free viewing, background play, downloads and YouTube Music Premium. Lite has a narrower ad and feature scope and is not simply a discounted copy of full Premium.

YouTube membership guide
Best for

One person wanting the full ad-free experience, background play, offline downloads and YouTube Music Premium.

Main difference

Individual gives one account the complete Premium benefits, covering more content than Lite and including Music Premium.

YouTube Premium local affordability

Compares the YouTube Premium monthly fee with estimated local monthly income to show how heavy the same subscription may feel across regions.

Hardest to afford
Mexico
0.59% of monthly income · 2.08× the US burden
Easiest to afford
Singapore
0.12% of monthly income · 0.44× the US burden
US benchmark
0.28%
0.28% 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.

#1
Mexico
MX
$12.26
42% cheaper than US
2.08×0.59% of monthly income
Heavy burden
Estimated monthly income $2,0892.08× the US burden
#2
South Africa
ZA
$6.51
69% cheaper than US
1.78×0.50% of monthly income
Elevated burden
Estimated monthly income $1,3001.78× the US burden
#3
Colombia
CO
$8.60
59% cheaper than US
1.65×0.46% of monthly income
Elevated burden
Estimated monthly income $1,8541.65× the US burden
#4
United Kingdom
GB
$22.92
9% higher than US
1.52×0.43% of monthly income
Elevated burden
Estimated monthly income $5,3511.52× the US burden
#5
Spain
ES
$20.75
1% cheaper than US
1.48×0.42% of monthly income
Elevated burden
Estimated monthly income $4,9861.48× the US burden
#6
Italy
IT
$20.75
1% cheaper than US
1.41×0.40% of monthly income
Elevated burden
Estimated monthly income $5,2391.41× the US burden
#7
New Zealand
NZ
$17.53
16% cheaper than US
1.39×0.39% of monthly income
Elevated burden
Estimated monthly income $4,4671.39× the US burden
#8
Denmark
DK
$27.62
32% higher than US
1.38×0.39% of monthly income
Elevated burden
Estimated monthly income $7,1221.38× 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: 08/16/2026. Affordability results explain regional price pressure; they do not represent an individual's ability to pay.

Compare other YouTube Premium plans

Choose for your actual usage first, then compare prices by country.

YouTube Premium Lite prices by countryPeople who mainly watch regular long-form videos, want fewer ads and do not need YouTube Music Premium.YouTube Premium Family prices by countryA household where several people need separate YouTube Premium and Music Premium accounts.

YouTube Premium Pricing FAQ

Who is YouTube Premium best for?↓

One person wanting the full ad-free experience, background play, offline downloads and YouTube Music Premium.

How is YouTube Premium different from other YouTube Premium plans?↓

Individual gives one account the complete Premium benefits, covering more content than Lite and including Music Premium.

Which region has the lowest YouTube Premium price in 2026?↓

Based on the latest reviewed App Store prices on this page, South Africa is currently the lowest at about $6.51 per month. Check the displayed dates and official checkout price because platform pricing, taxes and exchange rates can change.

Does the displayed YouTube Premium 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 YouTube Premium 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 YouTube Premium 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 YouTube Premium 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.