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YouTube Premium Price by Country

YouTube Premium starts at $6.27 per month in South Africa. Individual gives one account the complete Premium benefits,… Compare 29 reviewed App Store regions.

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App StorePage updated: 2026-10-05

YouTube Premium global price conclusion

Based on official App Store pricing, South Africa is currently the cheapest at about $6.27/mo; Denmark is the most expensive at about $31.75/mo, with a spread of about 406%.

Display currency
Lowest
South Africa · $6.27
ZAR 104.99/mo
Highest
Denmark · $31.75
DKK 209/mo
US base
United States · $20.99
US
Regions
29 regions
Source
Apple App Store
Latest collection
2026-10-05
FX basis
2026-10-02
Plan review
2026-10-05
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
$6.27
-70%
#2
Malaysia
MY
$6.59
-69%
#3
Brazil
BR
$6.68
-68%
#4
Chile
CL
$7.44
-65%
#5
Thailand
TH
$7.71
-63%
Higher-price regions
#1
Denmark
DK
$31.75
+51%
#2
Switzerland
CH
$28.68
+37%
#3
Italy
IT
$23.83
+14%
#4
Netherlands
NL
$23.83
+14%
#5
Spain
ES
$23.83
+14%

YouTube Premium regional price details

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

29 regions
29 of 29
South Africa
#1 · ZAR 104.99/mo
$6.27/mo
USD equivalent
vs US
70% below US
Source
iOS
Tax note
VerifiedTax 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 & access
Automatically verifiedPlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-10-05
Price collected 2026-10-05 · FX basis 2026-10-02
Malaysia
#2 · MYR 26.90/mo
$6.59/mo
USD equivalent
vs US
69% below US
Source
iOS
Tax note
Medium 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 & access
Automatically verifiedPlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-10-05
Price collected 2026-10-05 · FX basis 2026-10-02
Brazil
#3 · R$34.90/mo
$6.68/mo
USD equivalent
vs US
68% below US
Source
iOS
Tax note
Medium 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 & access
Automatically verifiedPlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-10-04
Price collected 2026-10-04 · FX basis 2026-10-02
Chile
#4 · CLP 7,200/mo
$7.44/mo
USD equivalent
vs US
65% below US
Source
iOS
Tax note
Medium 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 & access
Automatically verifiedPlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-09-30
Price collected 2026-09-30 · FX basis 2026-09-29
Thailand
#5 · THB 259/mo
$7.71/mo
USD equivalent
vs US
63% below US
Source
iOS
Tax note
Medium 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 & access
Automatically verifiedPlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-10-05
Price collected 2026-10-05 · FX basis 2026-10-02
Taiwan
#6 · NT$260/mo
$8.15/mo
USD equivalent
vs US
61% below US
Source
iOS
Tax note
Medium 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 & access
Automatically verifiedPlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-10-02
Price collected 2026-10-02 · FX basis 2026-10-01
Colombia
#7 · COP 30,900/mo
$9.18/mo
USD equivalent
vs US
56% below US
Source
iOS
Tax note
Medium 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 & access
Automatically verifiedPlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-09-30
Price collected 2026-09-30 · FX basis 2026-09-29
Poland
#8 · PLN 38.99/mo
$10.14/mo
USD equivalent
vs US
52% below US
Source
iOS
Tax note
VerifiedTax profile comes from the country tax database and is verified. App Store list price is usually VAT-inclusive. GeoSub does not add tax again; rankings use the App Store list price converted to USD.
Price & access
Automatically verifiedPlan listed in this App StoreConfirmedOfficial source linkConfirmedPrice verification dateChecked 2026-09-30
Price collected 2026-09-30 · FX basis 2026-09-29
Show 21 more regions
#9United Arab Emirates$10.62/moAED 38.99/mo
#10Japan$10.66/mo¥1,680/mo
#11Saudi Arabia$10.66/moSAR 39.99/mo
#12Mexico$11.40/moMX$209/mo
#13Canada$11.93/moCA$16.99/mo
#14Israel$12.73/mo₪38.90/mo
#15South Korea$14.46/mo₩19,500/mo
#16Australia$15.95/moA$22.99/mo
#17Singapore$16.39/moSGD 20.98/mo
#18New Zealand$16.96/moNZ$29.99/mo
#19France$19.07/mo€16.99/mo
#20United States$20.99/mo$20.99/mo
#21Sweden$22.32/moSEK 219/mo
#22United Kingdom$22.43/mo£16.99/mo
#23Germany$22.44/mo€19.99/mo
#24Norway$22.87/moNOK 219/mo
#25Spain$23.83/mo€20.99/mo
#26Netherlands$23.83/mo€20.99/mo
#27Italy$23.83/mo€20.99/mo
#28Switzerland$28.68/moCHF 23.90/mo
#29Denmark$31.75/moDKK 209/mo
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.
Plan fit

Who YouTube Premium is for

Use frequency, feature needs and budget to decide; official terms and dynamic limits remain authoritative.

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.

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YouTube Premium price and affordability

View regional prices, local income burden, and whether the two signals agree.

Price position

Compare listed prices against the US baseline. Big Mac equivalents are a familiar reference, not an income-burden measure.

Lowest listed price
South Africa
ZA
$6.27
-70%
A price anchor, subject to tax, account, and payment conditions.
No local Big Mac reference
Near baseline
France
FR
$19.07
-9%
United States is the current baseline region.
No local Big Mac reference
Highest premium
Denmark
DK
$31.75
+51%
Useful for explanation and risk context, not as a recommendation.
No local Big Mac reference

Relative price position

The center line is the United States baseline; farther left is cheaper and farther right is pricier.

Low-price endUS baselineHigh-price end
RegionLowerUS baseline 0%HigherPrice / difference
South Africa
ZA
$6.27
-70%
No local Big Mac reference
Malaysia
MY
$6.59
-69%
No local Big Mac reference
Brazil
BR
$6.68
-68%
No local Big Mac reference
Chile
CL
$7.44
-65%
No local Big Mac reference
Thailand
TH
$7.71
-63%
No local Big Mac reference
Taiwan
TW
$8.15
-61%
No local Big Mac reference
United States
US
$20.99
0%
No local Big Mac reference
Spain
ES
$23.83
+14%
No local Big Mac reference
Netherlands
NL
$23.83
+14%
No local Big Mac reference
Italy
IT
$23.83
+14%
No local Big Mac reference
Switzerland
CH
$28.68
+37%
No local Big Mac reference
Denmark
DK
$31.75
+51%
No local Big Mac reference

Showing 12 representative regions to avoid crowding; all 29 remain available in the price table above.

Big Mac prices: The Economist Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0; latest observation -). GitHub

Compare other YouTube Premium plans

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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 $6.27 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.