The same nine streaming subscriptions cost $702/year more than in 2021
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In March 2021, nine major streaming services — Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock, YouTube Premium, and Spotify — cost $95.91 per month, amounting to $1,150.92 annually. Today, the same nine subscriptions cost $154.41 per month, totaling $1,852.92 per year, marking a 61% increase in five years, or $702 more annually for the same services at their standard tiers.
Each service has its own record of price changes, with Netflix experiencing the most significant hike at 43%, followed by Disney+ at 138%, Hulu at 58%, HBO Max at 23%, Apple TV+ at 200%, Paramount+ at 40%, Peacock at 100%, YouTube Premium at 33%, and Spotify at 30%. The recorded price increases have transitioned from exceptional to regular, with several services raising their prices more than once within a single year.
Rashid N, the editor of HonestlyRanked, compiled this data, ensuring all figures are sourced and regularly verified.
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