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 YouTube Premium cost per year?

YouTube Premium costs $13.99/month, which equals $167.88 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1678.80.

Is YouTube Premium worth it?

At $13.99/month ($1678.80 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: 1 album download per month to own forever (~$10). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel YouTube Premium?

Cancellation difficulty for YouTube Premium is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6308278

What are alternatives to YouTube Premium?

Alternatives to YouTube Premium include: spotify-premium, apple-music. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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YouTube Premium

Ad-free YouTube plus YouTube Music. Background play and downloads.

↑ 17% since 2018

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$14

Yearly

$140

5 Years

$839

10 Years

$1,679

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,679 on YouTube Premium. That's equivalent to 112 meals out, or 34 books.

Last updated: 2024-12Report outdated price

Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Pricing IssueMinor Issue

YouTube Music is bundled with YouTube Premium, making it harder to pay for just one service. No standalone ad-free YouTube option.

Deceptive UISignificant Issue

Aggressive upsell prompts on free YouTube, including frequent non-skippable ads and pop-ups pushing Premium during video playback.

Price History2018 - 2023

$12

$14

20182023

When Will the Price Go Up?

Price Hike Prediction

~September 2028

low confidence

Predicted Price

$16.32

+$2.33/mo

Avg. Hike Cycle

5.2 years

between increases

Historical Pattern

Average increase:+16.7%

Time since last hike:2.6 years

Data points:2 price changes

10-Year Price Projection

Today

$13.99/mo

→

In 10 years

$19/mo

Based on 16.7% increases every 5.2 years

Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

Time subscribed5 years

1 year5 years10 years

Total spent on YouTube Premium

$839.4

$13.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

Album Download

$10 each

albums

Vinyl Record

$30 each

records

$12 each

CDs

Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 83+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $839.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.