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YouTube Premium Subscription Cost 2026
YouTube Premium cost analysis 2020–2026. Is ad-free YouTube worth €13.99/month?
€13.99
Monthly cost 2026
€168
Annual cost 2026
€753
5-year total
2022–2026
+16.7%
▲ rose €2.00/mo
Price change since 2020
Price History 2020–2026
Year
Monthly Price
vs Previous
2020
€11.99
(baseline)
2022
€11.99
— unchanged
2024
€13.99
+€2.00 (16.7%)
2026
€13.99
— unchanged
Key Data Points
01
YouTube Premium raised from €11.99 to €13.99 in 2023 — 16.7% increase
02
Value depends entirely on usage: 1 hour/day = €0.46/hour; 3 hours/day = €0.15/hour
03
YouTube Music is included — effective dual subscription at one price
04
Background play on mobile (videos continue playing with screen off) is the most-cited Premium feature
05
Family plan (€22.99, 6 accounts) is significantly better value at €3.83/person
COST PER HOUR (typical usage)
€0.23
per hour of typical usage
Based on average usage patterns. Heavier users pay proportionally less per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does YouTube Premium cost per year?
YouTube Premium costs €167.88/year individual or €275.88/year for a Family plan (up to 6 accounts).
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