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YouTube Premium: Where It Costs the Least
YouTube Premium is one of the subscriptions with the widest regional gap — over 85% between the cheapest and most expensive country.
Published on May 22, 2026 · updated on August 25, 2026
Price ranking by country
Argentina, India, and Turkey have historically offered the cheapest YouTube Premium. Google has raised prices in all three, but they remain well below European rates.
France sits at €12.99/mo for the individual plan. The family plan at €17.99 covers up to five additional members, making it €3/person — already competitive without switching countries.
What YouTube Premium includes
- Ad-free viewing on YouTube and YouTube Music.
- Background play on mobile (audio continues with screen off).
- Offline downloads on mobile devices.
- YouTube Music Premium included at no extra cost.
Google's account-country rules
Google ties your subscription to your Google Payments profile country. Changing it requires a payment method issued in the new country and may cancel your current subscription.
Google has been cracking down on VPN-based country switching since 2024. Several waves of forced cancellations hit users with mismatched billing and IP countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which country has the cheapest YouTube Premium?
- India and Argentina remain the cheapest after recent price increases, at under €2/mo converted. Turkey used to be the go-to but has risen significantly.
- Does YouTube Premium include YouTube Music?
- Yes. A YouTube Premium subscription includes YouTube Music Premium at no additional cost.
- Can Google cancel my subscription for using a VPN?
- Google has cancelled subscriptions in bulk when the billing country does not match the actual usage location. The risk is real and has increased since 2024.
Crunch the numbers for your case
The calculator applies exchange rates and bank fees to your subscriptions to show the net savings over twelve months.
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