How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

What could I buy instead of paying for subscriptions?

Instead of renting content, you could own it. For example, your streaming subscription costs could buy vinyl records, books, or permanent digital purchases. Our calculator shows what you could own instead of paying monthly fees.

How can I reduce my subscription costs?

Use our calculator to see your total spend, identify expensive subscriptions, find cheaper alternatives, and cancel services you rarely use. Many services have free alternatives or one-time purchase options.

How much does NordVPN cost per year?

NordVPN costs $12.99/month, which equals $155.88 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1558.80.

At $12.99/month ($1558.80 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: 5 years: Lifetime VPN deal (one-time ~$100). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel NordVPN?

Cancellation difficulty for NordVPN is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://support.nordvpn.com/General-info/1047408532/How-can-I-cancel-my-subscription.htm

What are alternatives to NordVPN?

Alternatives to NordVPN include: expressvpn, protonvpn. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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NordVPN

VPN service with 6 simultaneous connections and threat protection.

↑ 9% since 2016

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$13

Yearly

$60

5 Years

$779

10 Years

$1,559

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,559 on NordVPN. That's equivalent to 104 meals out, or 31 books.

Last updated: 2024-12Report outdated price

Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Pricing IssueSignificant Issue

Monthly price of $12.99 is prominently shown, but heavily discounted 1-2 year plans are the real pricing. Monthly users effectively subsidize promotional rates.

Deceptive UIMinor Issue

Auto-renewal is on by default. Cancellation and refund process requires contacting support rather than self-service.

Price History2016 - 2022

$12

$13

20162022

When Will the Price Go Up?

Price Hike Prediction

~January 2028

low confidence

Predicted Price

$14.12

+$1.13/mo

Avg. Hike Cycle

6 years

between increases

Historical Pattern

Average increase:+8.7%

Time since last hike:4.1 years

Data points:2 price changes

10-Year Price Projection

Today

$12.99/mo

→

In 10 years

$15/mo

Based on 8.7% increases every 6 years

Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

Time subscribed5 years

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Total spent on NordVPN

$779.4

$12.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

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Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 7+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $779.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.